Missing brit woman found slumped on pavement in peru – but she 'refuses rescue'

A BRITISH WOMAN WHO WAS FEARED TO BE IN GRAVE DANGER AFTER VANISHING WHILE ON A DREAM RETREAT IN PERU HAS BEEN FOUND SLUMPED ON THE PAVEMENT IN THE ANDES CITY OF CUSCO 07:47, 28 May

2025Updated 08:04, 28 May 2025 A British tourist who was feared to be in serious danger after disappearing in Peru has been found. Hannah Almond, 32, was discovered by a local slumped on a

pavement in Cusco, a city nestled in the Andes, several days after losing contact with her friends. The news of her discovery was shared on a GoFundMe page, with one friend describing it as

"a huge relief". However, it is believed that Hannah, a fashion graduate, will need psychiatric care before she can return home. It's reported that she initially declined

help, with a psychosis brought on by the traumatic experience of being violently robbed leaving her too scared to interact closely with officials or locals. One relieved friend said:

"It is a huge relief that she has been found, when she stopped contacting people we were worried she had been trafficked and we would never hear from her again." The Good Samaritan

found her sleeping on the street, and now one of her friends has flown out from the UK to Cusco to try and persuade her to come home. The hope is to have her back home within the next few

days, reports the Mirror. Article continues below Hannah had travelled to Peru in March for a yoga retreat to "find herself," according to friends. However, she lost touch with her

companions after an alleged attack by thugs who burned her belongings. She was left without her phone, passport and money following the assault in the city of Cusco. Earlier this week, a

close mate of the family shared: "She is one of the most pure loving souls ever - she is very generous and always wants to help people. But she does not trust anyone after getting

robbed and assaulted. Some locals burned all her belongings from under the bridge. "She was contacting her mum every now and then through other people's phones. Police went to

check on her two days ago and she has not been seen since. Cusco is a trafficking hotspot, so it's very worrying." Her pals back in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, are beside themselves

with worry, describing the situation as "extremely urgent." A heartfelt plea on the fundraising page reads: "Hannah travelled to Peru in March hoping for an adventure, but

instead, she has found herself in a terrifying and heartbreaking situation. "She was robbed and assaulted, losing her passport, phone, and all of her money. Since then, Hannah's

mental health has severely declined." More than 100,000 Brits jet off to Peru annually, with many making a beeline for Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail.The current

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice flags up that several Brit tourists have fallen prey to armed robbers in recent years. It further warns: "Personal

attacks, including sexual assaults, are infrequent but do happen, mostly in the Cusco and Arequipa areas." Article continues below The funds collected via the GoFundMe page will

reportedly be used to cover the costs of flights, accommodation, emergency care and food for Hannah's family and friends while they are in Peru.