Body of Missing Israeli Hiker Found on Mount Olympus

The body of 46-year-old Ami Yogev from Modiin, who went missing during a climb on Mount Olympus in Greece, has been discovered. Yogev had been out of contact with his family since September 20. His remains were found by Israeli volunteers who participated in the search operation.

According to the Greek publication SKAI, Ami Yogev was found at an altitude of approximately 1840 meters in a difficult-to-access area of the Mavrologos gorge. A large-scale operation involving two units of the Greek mountain rescue service EMAK and firefighters from Litochoro was organized for his evacuation.

Yogev had traveled to Greece shortly before his disappearance. His mother, Shosh Debi, stated that he regularly updated his family on his whereabouts after arriving in Athens. During his climb, he sent her photos of mountain landscapes and spoke of plans to ascend closer to the summit. His mother received his last message on September 20. She saw that he had read her reply, but no further response came, and his phone became unreachable.

During the search, it was revealed that Yogev may have injured his ankle shortly before disappearing. The Israeli publication "Ynet" reported that he might have strayed from the tourist trail and attempted to find his way back, based on an analysis of digital data from services he used.

The search operation lasted about three weeks, involving Greek rescue services, local volunteers, and an Israeli search team. They scoured mountain slopes, difficult terrain, and areas where drone searches were limited. The car rented by the Israeli tourist was found near Litochoro at the foot of Olympus, but his location remained unknown for a long time. Preliminary findings suggest Ami Yogev likely fell from a significant height. Official conclusions regarding the cause of death have not yet been released.