Body of British hiker missing since New Year’s Day found in northern Italy

Rescuers discover Aziz Ziriat's body buried in snow at foot of the southern face of the Care Alto mountain

The body of a British hiker missing in the Dolomites in northern Italy since New Year's Day has been found, local rescuers said on Saturday.

Aziz Ziriat, 36, from London, was discovered buried in snow by rescuers from the Trentino Alpine and speleological rescue team, the organisation said.