The mayor of Symi, Eleftherios Papakaloudoukas, has declared that the search for British TV doctor Michael Mosley will not be called off until he is found. Mosley, a 67-year-old health expert and presenter, disappeared after setting off on a walk from Saint Nikolas Beach on Symi, a Greek island located about 25 miles north of Rhodes.

Here are the key details of the ongoing search:

1. Extensive Search Operation:
   • The search operation involves police, firefighters using drones, and divers.
   • Mosley’s wife, Dr. Claire Bailey, along with her British friends, has been actively searching the island.
   • His four children have also arrived on Symi to assist with the search efforts.
2. Challenging Conditions:
   • Mayor Papakaloudoukas expressed concern about the extreme heat, which reached 40°C on the day Mosley disappeared.
   • A search dog was limited to working for only an hour due to the high temperature.
   • The area where Mosley is believed to have travelled through is described as “difficult to pass” and consists mainly of rocky terrain.
3. Race Against Time:
   • Rescuers consider the search a “race against time.”
   • CCTV footage shows Mosley entering a mountain path in the Pedi area of Symi around 14.00 on Wednesday.
   • The search radius covers a 6.5 km (four-mile) mountainous region surrounded by the sea.
4. No Signs Yet:
   • Despite extensive efforts, there has been no sign of Mosley.
   • Divers are now searching the waters around the island.
   • If any evidence is discovered, rescuers expect to find him within an hour.