Luhn, known for his reporting on climate issues, went missing on July 31 during a solo hike in challenging weather conditions.
**Search Underway for Missing US Climate Journalist Alec Luhn in Norway**
**Search Underway for Missing US Climate Journalist Alec Luhn in Norway**
Rescue teams are conducting an extensive search for journalist Alec Luhn who disappeared while hiking in Folgefonna National Park.
Rescue crews in Norway are actively searching for Alec Luhn, a US climate journalist who has not been seen since he embarked on a hiking expedition on July 31 in Folgefonna National Park, located in the southwestern region of the country. His wife, Veronika Silchenko, reported his disappearance after he failed to return for his flight back home on Monday.
Authorities have mobilized rescue operations despite facing challenging weather conditions that have hindered helicopter support. It has been reported that teams are utilizing search dogs and drones to aid in the effort, according to Ingeborg Thorsland, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Red Cross.
Luhn, aged 38, is described by his wife as an experienced outdoorsman, with a deep passion for the Arctic landscape. He is particularly interested in documenting glaciers and the impact of climate change on these icy environments. "Alec is basically obsessed with the Arctic," Ms. Silchenko conveyed during an interview, emphasizing his ambition to visit regions experiencing significant climatic shifts.
Based in London, Luhn has a diverse journalistic background, having contributed to prestigious publications such as BBC, National Geographic, and Scientific American. Notably, he previously wrote about Canada’s persistent "zombie" fires for the BBC, which are associated with increasing wildfires linked to climate change.
Rescue operations continue as friends, family, and concerned individuals maintain hope for Luhn's safe return.
Authorities have mobilized rescue operations despite facing challenging weather conditions that have hindered helicopter support. It has been reported that teams are utilizing search dogs and drones to aid in the effort, according to Ingeborg Thorsland, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Red Cross.
Luhn, aged 38, is described by his wife as an experienced outdoorsman, with a deep passion for the Arctic landscape. He is particularly interested in documenting glaciers and the impact of climate change on these icy environments. "Alec is basically obsessed with the Arctic," Ms. Silchenko conveyed during an interview, emphasizing his ambition to visit regions experiencing significant climatic shifts.
Based in London, Luhn has a diverse journalistic background, having contributed to prestigious publications such as BBC, National Geographic, and Scientific American. Notably, he previously wrote about Canada’s persistent "zombie" fires for the BBC, which are associated with increasing wildfires linked to climate change.
Rescue operations continue as friends, family, and concerned individuals maintain hope for Luhn's safe return.
