Swiss Trift Glacier Melt Reveals Bodies of Belgian Hikers Missing Since 1992
The bodies of Marcelin and Francine Dumoulin, a Belgian couple who disappeared in the Swiss Alps 75 years ago, have been found on the Trift Glacier near Les Diablerets. The discovery was made by a worker from the Tsanfleuron ski lift on Thursday, 13th July, with both individuals lying near each other, equipped with rucksacks, bottles, and a watch.
Police in the Valais canton confirmed the find, stating that DNA testing will be conducted to definitively identify the remains. However, Marceline Udry-Dumoulin, the couple's youngest daughter, told local media that she believes the bodies belong to her parents. They had gone to tend to their cattle in July 1992 and never returned.
The receding glacier, a direct consequence of climate change, exposed the well-preserved remains, offering a stark visual illustration of environmental shifts in the Alpine region. The family had consistently returned to the glacier over the decades, hoping for a resolution to their parents' disappearance. The discovery brings an end to their protracted search.
