Michael Mosley: Greece search resumes for missing TV presenter

Efforts to find Michael Mosley, a British broadcaster who disappeared during his vacation on the Greek island of Symi, have recommenced.

Famous for his television shows and his podcast named Just One Thing, featured on the Today program of BBC Radio 4, the host's latest appearance was on Wednesday.

He began his journey on foot towards the heart of the island.

The authorities in the area stopped their mission on Thursday night but resumed it the following morning with additional support.

The team on the lookout now holds 25 individuals, comprising of law enforcement officials, kind-hearted helpers and firefighting personnel.

At around 7:00 PM in the local time of Greece (5:00 PM in British Summer Time), a helicopter was sent out from the city of Athens to aid in the quest and is still being utilized today.

The procedure is additionally receiving aid from unmanned aerial vehicles scouring inaccessible locations, in addition to K9 units.

The Greek authorities stated that on Wednesday, Mr. Mosley departed from his spouse Clare at the seashore and proceeded with his journey on foot towards the middle of the isle.

A representative of the police informed BBC News that his cellular device was discovered in the location where he lived with his spouse, who notified the authorities about his disappearance.

The individual who is 67 years old and works in broadcasting is a familiar face on the BBC. They have hosted various programs such as Trust Me, I'm A Doctor, The One Show, and also appeared on ITV's This Morning.

The police on the island couldn't locate Mr. Mosley, so they asked for aid from the Athens fire department in Greece. Firefighters from Rhodes arrived on Symi at 2:00 pm on Thursday to assist.

Officials are currently scouring through the CCTV recordings in hopes of catching a glimpse of Mr. Mosley.

According to the deputy mayor of Symi, Ilias Chaskas, the rescue mission is currently concentrated on the Pedi region after receiving information from a woman who claimed to have spotted the missing person on Wednesday.

According to him, the place was known to be unsafe but he mentioned that the lady had spotted Mr Mosley on a more secure road in Pedi.

According to Eleftherios Papakalodoukas, the mayor of the island, firefighters who were conducting a search expressed their belief that it is unlikely for Mr. Mosley to still be present there.

He informed BBC News that the place is tightly confined, with a high population density. Due to this, if any untoward incident happened to him, we would have detected his whereabouts sooner or later.

According to Mr Papakalodoukas, he thinks that it's probable that Mr Mosley may have either chosen a different route or accidentally ended up in the ocean.

On Wednesday, a message was shared on a Facebook group within the neighborhood announcing that a Mr. Mosley could not be located. The post included a snapshot of him sporting a blue hat, polo shirt, and shorts.

Did you happen to catch a glimpse of this individual? He started on a walk from [Agios Nikolaos beach] around 1:30 pm but never returned to his residence.

Wednesday was scorching on Symi island, as recorded by the National Observatory of Athens with temperatures spiking above 40C at 3 in the afternoon.

Located in the Dodecanese island cluster of Greece, Symi is situated around 12 miles (19km) away from Rhodes in a north-western direction. In the 2021 census, the population count of Symi was estimated to be around 2,600 individuals.

Most of its coastlines are isolated, and visitors are recommended to use boats to reach them.

The vicinity near the Agios Nikolaos shoreline comprises of many rocks which make it arduous to go hiking.

People in the area are perplexed by the decision of an individual who chose to embark on a trek without their mobile device to guide them in difficult terrain, rather than taking the boat back. They are currently attempting to comprehend the rationale behind this choice.

Symi has recently received a warning of extreme heat due to the forecasted temperatures of up to 48C on the coming Friday.

The scorching hot climate and uneven landscape will add to the difficulty level in finding Mr. Mosley.

A representative from the Foreign Office stated that they are providing assistance to the relatives of a British individual who has gone missing in Greece. They are also in communication with the authorities in the area.

For many years now, Mr. Mosley has been engaged in a variety of pursuits other than practicing medicine, despite receiving his qualifications as a doctor after studying in London. His talents and interests have led him towards a career as a presenter, journalist, author, and documentary maker for the past few decades.

He contributes a regular piece to the Daily Mail and his broadcasts encompass a Channel 4 production named Michael Mosley: Who was Responsible for Causing Obesity in Britain?

Mr. Mosley has been a strong supporter of diets that involve intermittent fasting, such as the 5:2 diet and The Fast 800 diet.

He and his spouse, Clare Bailey Mosley, who is also a medical professional, writer, and advocate for healthy lifestyle, have a total of four offspring.

The pair made an appearance at the Hay Festival, where Mr Mosley showcased a unique version of Just One Thing.

In response to the news that caused a lot of surprise, Dr Saleyha Ahsan, who is also a co-star of Trust Me, I'm A Doctor, expressed her concern by stating that she hopes he will be discovered unharmed, and she is feeling extremely anxious.

During The One Show on Thursday, Alex Jones expressed worry at the start of the show about someone they knew who had gone missing.

We are deeply concerned about his wife Clare and the rest of his family during this unsettling period. We are optimistic and pray for promising updates.