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In the Dolomite mountains of northern Italy, the search continues for two British men, Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris, who disappeared during a hiking trip. The pair, both experienced hikers from London, was last in contact with family on January 1, 2025, while hiking in the Trentino region. They intended to celebrate the New Year by hiking from hut to hut, enjoying nature and the outdoors. Ziriat's girlfriend, Rebecca Dimmock, mentioned that they enjoyed red wine at one of the huts just hours before losing contact, as Ziriat indicated that he was carrying supplies up the mountain. The couple was aiming for a remote experience, opting to go off-grid, which made it difficult for family and friends to ascertain their exact whereabouts. Dimmock expressed concern as their last phone communication ceased several hours after they last messaged. Friends of the missing men are now traveling from London to Italy to help coordinate the search with local authorities. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft’s AI division, has reached out via LinkedIn for assistance, highlighting the urgency of the situation and requesting help in the search efforts. The British government also confirmed its involvement, providing support to the families and engaging with local authorities. As the search continues, a focus has been placed on checking the numerous huts along their planned route. Local authorities and search teams are conducting thorough search operations, involving aerial drones and ground teams to locate the pair amid the treacherous winter conditions.