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British tourist’s disappearance on Greek island sparks major search

The northern part of Karpathos island, where a search is underway for a British tourist
The northern part of Karpathos island, where a search is underway for a British tourist (Getty/iStock)
  • A British tourist has been missing on the Greek island of Karpathos since Friday, with a search operation entering its fourth day on Tuesday.
  • The man's disappearance was reported by an accommodation owner on Saturday, and his rental car was subsequently found.
  • Rescue teams, including the fire department, police, and volunteers, are searching a remote and difficult terrain area of Tristomo in northern Karpathos.
  • Search efforts are complicated by rough terrain, with Karpathos experiencing high temperatures over the weekend and a yellow heat alert continuing.
  • The Foreign Office is providing support to the family of the missing British man and is in contact with local authorities.
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