Missing Student Found Dead in Japan

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Japan this week when 20-year-old Auburn University student Weston Higginbotham, who vanished during a family vacation near Kyoto, was found deceased in rugged mountain terrain. Last seen at Yamashina Station on May 29, his phone went dark, triggering a massive international search involving police, K-9 units, helicopters, and thousands of volunteers — even amid a typhoon. His parents, deeply grateful for global outpouring of support, now seek privacy as they grieve, while authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e3c973dbfbb63b9d