Weather Hampers Search for 3 American and Canadian Climbers Missing on New Zealand’s Highest Peak

A tourist takes a photo at a frozen lake at the foot of of New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki, centre, in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park on Aug. 17, 2020. Mark Baker/AP Photo

WELLINGTON, New Zealand—New Zealand authorities have “grave concerns” for three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada who are missing after a planned ascent of the country’s highest peak, Aoraki, as efforts to find them stalled for a third day amid bad weather.

Strong winds meant an aerial search for the men could not resume as anticipated on Thursday, Police Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker said in a statement.