The family of James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old student at Auburn University, confirmed on Saturday that he has been found deceased after going missing during a family vacation in Japan in late May. His mother, Nancy Higginbotham, stated on Facebook that his body was located by a volunteer search-and-rescue group in a mountainous area near Kyoto. She expressed the family's heartbreak and gratitude for the support received during the search. Weston was last seen on May 29 near Yamashina Station after being separated from his parents. His family had previously expressed hope for his safe return, noting his survival skills.
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Auburn University student Weston Higginbotham found deceased in Japan
Weston Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, was found dead in Japan after being missing for over a week. His body was discovered by a volunteer search-and-rescue group in a mountainous region near Kyoto, following a search initiated after he was last seen on May 29.
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