Missing 18-year-old found dead after weeks-long search in Hungary

The search for an 18-year-old boy who went missing in early January in northern Hungary has ended in tragedy. After nearly a month of intensive efforts, authorities and volunteers have confirmed that only his body was found.

Disappeared during heavy snowfall

The young man, identified as R. Oszkár, went missing on 6 January in Sátoraljaújhely, a town near Hungary’s northern border, during a period of severe winter weather and heavy snowfall.

Following his disappearance, his family and friends were unable to reach him, his mobile phone became unreachable, and no reliable information emerged about his whereabouts.

Family offered a reward to help the search

As the days passed without any sign of the teenager, the family offered a reward of HUF 1 million (approximately EUR 2,600) to anyone who could provide information leading to his discovery, hoping it would encourage further assistance in the search.

Despite the growing urgency and public response, the efforts ultimately did not bring the hoped-for outcome.

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Large-scale search effort

News of the disappearance spread quickly, prompting a wide community response, Bors Online said. Civilians, volunteers and organised rescue teams joined the search, while many others helped by sharing appeals on social media.

The ECHO Search and Rescue was among those involved in the operation.

Death confirmed by family and rescue group

The boy’s death was confirmed by a family member, who also expressed gratitude to everyone who had supported the search over the past weeks.

The ECHO Search and Rescue team also confirmed the news in a public statement, offering condolences to the family and asking the public to refrain from speculation during the period of mourning.

The group noted that details surrounding the circumstances of the death may be shared later by the family or the relevant authorities, if appropriate.

Police listing still visible

The missing person notice for Oszkár remains visible on the Hungarian police website for the time being. Authorities have indicated that this is due to administrative procedures and does not reflect the current status of the case.

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