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**Human remains found in Guatemalan jungle may be missing US birdwatcher**
危地马拉丛林发现人类遗骸或为失踪美国观鸟者
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**EPA**
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Human remains discovered near a UNESCO World Heritage site in Guatemala are believed to be those of an American birdwatcher who vanished two and a half years ago, authorities said on Thursday. The skeletal remains and clothing were found 14km (9 miles) from the ancient Maya city of Tikal by villagers, matching the description of 66-year-old Raymond Ashcroft who disappeared during a birdwatching tour in February 2023.
危地马拉当局周四表示，在联合国教科文组织世界遗产地附近发现的人类遗骸，疑似为两年半前失踪的美国观鸟者。村民们在距古玛雅城市蒂卡尔14公里处发现的骨骼残骸和衣物，与2023年2月观鸟旅行中失踪的66岁雷蒙德·阿什克罗夫特的描述相符。
Carlos Soza of Guatemala's Attorney-General's Office said a lilac shirt, sandals and shorts found with the bones matched what Mr Ashcroft wore when last seen."The remains were located in dense jungle only accessible by foot, consistent with the missing person's probable route," he told local media. DNA testing will confirm if the remains are the New York retiree's.
危地马拉总检察长办公室的卡洛斯·索萨称，与遗骸一同发现的淡紫色衬衫、人字拖和短裤与阿什克罗夫特最后被见到时的穿着一致。"遗骸位于只能徒步进入的茂密丛林中，与失踪者可能路线吻合，"他告诉当地媒体。DNA检测将确认遗骸是否属于这位纽约退休人员。
**Disappearance timeline**
失踪时间线
Mr Ashcroft was part of a group visiting Tikal National Park when he told his wife he was returning to their hotel early due to fatigue on 12 February 2023. She continued photographing birds with the tour, only realizing he was missing when he failed to arrive at their lodge. Local media reported search teams were deployed within 30 minutes of his separation from the group, with sniffer dogs combing the 576 sq km park's thick vegetation unsuccessfully.
2023年2月12日，阿什克罗夫特在参观蒂卡尔国家公园时告诉妻子因疲劳提前返回酒店。她继续随团拍摄鸟类，直到发现他未抵达旅馆才意识到失踪。当地媒体报道，在他离队后30分钟内就部署了搜救队，嗅探犬搜寻了576平方公里的公园茂密植被但未果。
Interpol issued a yellow notice weeks later but yielded no leads until this week's discovery."It's heartbreaking but provides closure," neighbor Linda Greenberg told the BBC."Ray loved birds so much - at least he died doing what he loved."
国际刑警组织数周后发布黄色通告但毫无线索，直至本周的发现。"令人心碎但也算画上句号，"邻居琳达·格林伯格告诉BBC。"雷那么爱观鸟——至少他死在做热爱之事时。"
**Tourist dangers in Tikal**
蒂卡尔的旅游风险
The 1,300-year-old archaeological site surrounded by rainforest has seen multiple tourist incidents. In 2022, a German hiker died of heatstroke after becoming separated from his group. The following year, a French family was rescued after two days lost in the park. Guatemalan tourism officials stress such cases are rare among Tikal's 300,000 annual visitors.
这座被雨林环绕的1300年历史考古遗址发生过多次游客事件。2022年一名德国徒步者与团队走散后死于中暑。次年一个法国家庭在公园迷路两天后获救。危地马拉旅游官员强调，此类事件在蒂卡尔每年30万游客中很罕见。
Mr Ashcroft's wife declined to comment but previously described her husband as"an experienced hiker who knew his limits". The US Embassy in Guatemala is assisting with identification and repatriation procedures.
阿什克罗夫特的妻子拒绝置评，但此前称丈夫是"了解自身极限的资深徒步者"。美国驻危地马拉大使馆正协助身份确认和遗体回国程序。
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The discovery comes as Guatemala promotes eco-tourism at its Maya sites."Visitor safety is paramount," tourism minister Oscar Morales said, announcing new GPS tracking devices for tour groups in remote areas starting next month. Meanwhile, Mr Ashcroft's local birdwatching club plans to install a memorial bench at Tikal's main observatory."Ray's passion for ornithology inspired us all," said club president Eduardo Mendez."We'll scatter his ashes here if the family agrees - it's what he would have wanted."
这一发现正值危地马拉推广玛雅遗址生态旅游之际。"游客安全至关重要，"旅游部长奥斯卡·莫拉莱斯说，宣布下月起为偏远地区旅游团配备GPS追踪设备。同时，阿什克罗夫特当地观鸟俱乐部计划在蒂卡尔主观测台安装纪念长椅。"雷对鸟类学的热情激励了我们所有人，"俱乐部主席爱德华多·门德斯说。"如果家属同意，我们会将他的骨灰撒在这里——这是他想要的。"
