Skeleton found in Guatemala likely that of missing US birdwatcher

Clothes matching those of Raymond Ashcroft, who disappeared while visiting Maya ruins, were found at the scene.

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A lilac shirt, sandals and shorts which match those worn by Raymond Vincent Ashcroft the day of his disappearance were found at the same location where the human bones were discovered, Carlos Soza of the attorney-general's office said.

Ashcroft, 66, was part of a birdwatching group visiting the ancient Maya city of Tikal, a Unesco World Heritage site, in February 2023.

At the time of his disappearance, his wife said that Mr Ashcroft had decided to return to the hotel but had never arrived.

She had stayed behind with the group, taking photos, and reported him missing as soon as she realised he had not arrived at their hotel room in the Tikal National Park, local media reported at the time.