BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Following an exhaustive, five-day joint search operation across rugged terrain on Mount Liamuiga, law enforcement authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis have officially confirmed the recovery of the body of a 33-year-old hiker who went missing last week.
The hiker, identified as Wang Zyuan, was first reported missing on May 27 after he embarked on a solo hike along the popular Mount Liamuiga trail and failed to return as scheduled. Over the following five days, a large coordinated search effort was assembled to locate him, bringing together resources from multiple public and community groups. The operation included search teams from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force, the St. Kitts-Nevis Fire and Rescue Services, the Police Training School, the local Forest Unit, the Red Cross, the Ross University K9 Unit, and dozens of civilian community volunteers, who scoured the mountain’s slopes daily until the discovery was made.
In an official statement released via social media platforms on the evening of Monday, June 1 – one day after the final day of active searching – the RSCNPF confirmed that search crews had located Wang’s body earlier that same day. “It is with deep regret that the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force confirms that Mr. Wang Zyuan, who had been missing on the Mt. Liamuiga trail since Wednesday, May 27, 2026, was located deceased on Monday, June 1, 2026, by one of our search teams,” the statement read.
Law enforcement has extended formal condolences to Wang’s family, friends, and loved ones as they navigate this devastating loss. Authorities have also called on the public to avoid spreading unconfirmed rumors or speculative information about the incident, noting that formal investigations into the circumstances of Wang’s death are still ongoing, and that all updates will be released through official government channels.
Mount Liamuiga, a dormant stratovolcano that stands as the highest point on the island of St. Kitts, is a popular hiking destination for both local residents and international visitors, though its uneven terrain and remote sections can pose hazards for unprepared or solo hikers.