The mother of an American college student who was found dead in a remote Japanese mountain range has shared an emotional update on this matter.
James Weston Higginbotham was found on June 6 after a week-long search in the mountains outside Kyoto. Now, one week after his body was located, Weston's mother, Nancy, has opened up about the family's loss following this devastating tragedy.
She replied by first mentioning how they're leaving Japan today with a great amount of pain and a very heavy heart, but with gratitude that the Japanese citizens and officials were so kind and cooperative with them during this difficult time.
She thanked everyone for the prayers and well-wishes. However, no cause of death was revealed or will be revealed, officials confirmed.