Helicopter Search for Canadian Runner on Matterhorn Suspended after Aerial Sweeps
A helicopter search for Canadian mountain runner Kalie McCrystal, last seen Tuesday above the Jean-Antoine Carrel hut on the Matterhorn, has been suspended following repeated aerial sweeps of the mountain’s Italian side. The operation, conducted from the air, had been ongoing as authorities continue to assess the next steps in the search. McCrystal was last sighted above the hut, a key landmark on the Matterhorn, prompting the airborne search efforts. No further details were provided on ground searches or potential sightings. The decision to pause airborne efforts comes after multiple passes over the area, with officials indicating the suspension of the helicopter component of the search.
