Belgian YouTuber Dies in Swedish Snowstorm During Solo Expedition

Storm De Beul, 22, succumbed to extreme weather conditions while trekking in Lapland and sent haunting final messages to loved ones.

Storm De Beul, a 22-year-old YouTuber known for documenting solo wilderness adventures, died in a snowstorm in Sweden's Jokkmokk region on October 30, 2024.
De Beul issued a distress call to Swedish emergency services around 2 a.m., reporting injuries and worsening conditions, but severe weather delayed rescue efforts.
The young adventurer sent final messages to his grandmother and a friend, expressing concern about the storm but maintaining optimism about his survival.
Rescuers found his body the next day, approximately nine miles from his car, with evidence suggesting he endured freezing temperatures and injuries before his death.
His family described him as a passionate explorer and are now hoping to recover his camera, believed to hold footage of his final journey.