British hiker Harry Greaves, who went missing in the Peruvian Andes nearly two weeks ago, has been confirmed dead by his family.
He was last seen on 7 April - two days before his 29th birthday - when he set out on a solo mountain hike.
The experienced outdoorsman was expected to return three days later, but he did not come back.
Mr Greaves' body was discovered by police and volunteers in a 40-metre crevasse on Tuesday.
His family described him as "one of the most loveliest men you could ever wish to meet" and said he was an "extremely genuine and caring person".
"Our dearest Harry has been found," they said in a statement.
"It is with great sadness that we announce that his smile will no longer give such light, he will no longer give calm through his touch, and wisdom through his words.
"Thank you to everyone who has helped us find our beloved Harry. His spirit will always be with us. From his loving family."
Mr Greaves, a furniture maker from Shropshire, flew to Peru on 20 February and was visiting friends in Pisac, near the city of Cusco.
His friends and family - helped by the Lucie Blackman Trust, which supports Britons in crisis abroad - launched a search of the area by land and helicopter in an effort to find him.
The Foreign Office confirmed the death and said: "Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time and our Embassy staff are continuing to support them."
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