Search for Missing British Hiker in New Zealand Paused: Family's Anguish as Hope Remains

Search for Missing British Hiker in New Zealand Paused A 25-year-old British hiker, Eli Sweeting, has been missing for over a week in New Zealand's Milford Sound. Police have temporarily paused the large-scale search operation, which involved volunteers, search dogs, and helicopters. The terrain is described as "extremely dangerous and challenging." A BBC News report highlights the family's involvement in the search and the difficult news they received. "While the search has now been paused," a police spokesperson stated, "we will be reviewing our efforts and looking to see if there is anything further we can do." The police have expressed their support for Sweeting's family during this incredibly difficult time and remain in frequent contact with them. The pause in the search offers a moment to reassess strategies and dedicate further resources to finding Eli Sweeting.