Belgian national Hugo Huyghebaert, 28, missing since March 26, 2026, near Tiger Leaping Gorge in Shangri-La, Yunnan. Police seek public help. No surcharge. Contact Belgian police.
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Source: OT-Team(G), Le Soir
A 28-year-old Belgian national has been reported missing in southwest China, prompting a coordinated response from Belgian authorities and ongoing cooperation with Chinese investigators.
Hugo Huyghebaert has not been heard from since March 26, 2026, while traveling in China. At the request of the Namur public prosecutor’s office, Belgian police have issued an official missing person notice and are appealing to the public for information.
According to the notice, Huyghebaert was last seen at around 11:00 a.m. on March 26 in Sanba Township, Shangri-La, in Yunnan Province. He had departed from the “Haba Xiyinge” guesthouse with plans to go hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge, a well-known trekking area along the Yangtze River canyon.
Police described him as approximately 1.80 meters tall, slim-built, with short curly brown hair and a beard. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing grey hiking clothing and carrying a backpack covered with a green rain cover.
Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs confirmed that it is “closely monitoring” the case in coordination with its Consulate General in Guangzhou. Officials declined to provide further details, citing privacy considerations.
Search efforts are ongoing, with Belgian and Chinese authorities working together to establish Huyghebaert’s whereabouts. Investigators are urging anyone who may have seen him, been in contact with him, or who plans to travel to the area and may have relevant information, to come forward.
Witnesses or individuals with information are asked to contact Belgian police via email at [email protected] or by calling the toll-free number 0800/30.300.
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