American journalist Alec Luhn found safe after going missing during solo hike in Norway

Award-winning climate journalist Alec Luhn, who went missing during a solo hike on a Norwegian glacier on Thursday, has been found safe.

Luhn’s wife, Veronika Silchenko, told CBS News he has a leg injury but is in good condition. 

“I think it’s a miracle. I’m so grateful to all the people who were involved in the rescue,” Silchenko said. “It’s the best day of my life.”

The journalist left for a hike on July 31 in Odda, in southwestern Norway, and shared his location. When he didn’t show up for his flight back home to the U.K. on Monday night, his family called the police. 

Luhn’s wife said she is waiting to talk with a doctor to learn more about his condition and leg injury. She said she is grateful to the rescue team in Norway for locating her husband. 

Further details on the rescue were not immediately released.

Luhn is based in London, but was born in Wisconsin. He has reported for outlets including The Atlantic, National Geographic, The New York Times, Scientific American, TIME, CBS News Radio, and VICE News TV.