Another day passes with Auburn student still missing in Japan, parents say

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Japanese police slogged through waist-high mud Thursday searching for Jett 层, an Auburn University student missing in Japan, but came up empty again. His parents remained optimistic despite days without a breakthrough in the case. The continued search effort underscores the mounting uncertainty surrounding the American student's disappearance, even as authorities pursue multiple leads. Police have expanded their investigation across the region as family members hold out hope for his safe return.