Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search

Search-and-rescue volunteers in Japan discovered the body of James Weston Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student. The student went missing during a family vacation, leading to a dayslong search operation. His mother confirmed via Facebook that the body was located in a mountainous area outside Kyoto. This tragic discovery concludes the search for the Alabama student, who had disappeared while visiting the region, marking a devastating end for his family and the volunteers involved.