A body has been found in the search for a missing 18-year-old British university geology student. Authorities believe the body is that of George Smyth, who went missing in November while hiking. The discovery was made in the Bucegi Mountain region.

Smyth's family has released a statement expressing devastation at his death and thanking those who searched for him. They have requested privacy and time to grieve.

Further details about the discovery and the search for Smyth are available from the source.