Across China: Sichuan

Body of climber found

The body of Australian climber Andrew Clem Lindenmayer, who went missing near Mount Gongga in Southwest China's Sichuan Province in May, has been found, local officials said yesterday.

Villagers found a body on July 19 at Riwuqie peak 4,600 m above sea level. It has been identified as that of Lindenmayer, Guo Changping, an official with the Ganzi prefecture government, said.