Body of Missing Israeli Found on Mount Olympus After Fall

The body of 46-year-old Israeli Ami Yogev, a resident of Modi'in, was discovered on Mount Olympus in Greece on October 9, approximately two and a half weeks after he went missing. Preliminary findings suggest Yogev died from a fall from a significant height. The search and rescue team from the Israeli organization 'Haverim Mehaltsim' ('Friends-Rescuers') found the body. Yogev was last in contact with his mother, Shosh Debi, on September 20. He had traveled to Greece spontaneously, flying from Israel to Athens. He maintained daily contact with his mother, informing her of his plans to climb Mount Olympus and sending photos during the ascent. He also communicated with a friend, sending him pictures. After sending a photo from his climb, he stopped responding. Yiftach Shavit, a co-founder of 'Haverim Mehaltsim,' which operates under the non-profit 'Gvanim,' described the discovery. Four experienced professionals with 20 years of experience conducted the search. They were about to conclude their efforts when they decided to search a difficult, wooded area in a dry stream bed with waterfalls. Shavit stated that based on operational intelligence, they believed this area was the most likely location for Yogev. After three days of searching, the rescuers found him in the stream bed. They identified him by his clothing and personal equipment, which they knew he had with him.