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'Highly probable' that American missing in Japan left intentionally: police
- Kyoto police say it is highly probable Higginbotham left the area intentionally amid the ongoing search.
- Weston Higginbotham was last seen on CCTV in Kyoto’s Yamashina area, walking toward a hiking trail.
- The FBI is assisting in the search for Weston Higginbotham, who disappeared May 29 during a family trip.
- Weston Higginbotham left Kyoto Station around 6 p.m. on May 29 after his family split up for temple visits.
- Officials deployed dozens of officers, dogs, and a helicopter in a search across the Yamashina area.
- Higginbotham’s family traveled in Japan from May 22 and Weston is a junior environmental engineering student at Auburn University.
- The family reports Weston had about 62 dollars and 10,000 yen on him when he disappeared.
- Local authorities and volunteers have helped in searches, with U.S. officials ready to assist as needed.
- A GoFundMe and community support have emerged to help offset search-related costs in the U.S.
- Auburn University and local officials have issued statements offering support to Weston and his family.
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