Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his team have been out of contact for more than 16 hours during an expedition through the Congo Basin, prompting concern from his support team.
An update shared on Dykes’ official social media accounts on Wednesday, October 21, said the team had not heard from the explorer or his crew for more than 16 hours.
“Please bear with us, it's been more than 16 hours since we last heard from Ash and the team which is concerning,” the statement read.
The message, signed by Matt, added that the team would provide further information as soon as they received an update.
“We will endeavour to keep you posted and let you all know as soon as we hear more,” it said.
The statement did not provide further details about the last contact with Dykes or explain why communication had been lost.
Dykes’ Congo Basin Expedition: Navigating the Sangha River Amidst Uncertainty
Dykes is undertaking an expedition through the Congo Basin, travelling along the Sangha River in a bid to navigate one of Central Africa’s remote waterways.
The Welsh adventurer began the journey on October 8, with the expedition involving travel through dense rainforest and challenging river conditions.
The latest update has raised questions about the team’s whereabouts, although no official confirmation has been provided that Dykes or his companions are missing or have been injured.
His support team has said it will share further updates when more information becomes available.
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