Michael Mosley: TV doctor missing on Greek island of Symi
Renowned TV personality and health expert Michael Mosley, who gained widespread recognition for promoting the 5:2 diet, has reportedly disappeared during his vacation on the scenic Greek island of Symi.
A mission to find and save someone is currently taking place. This involves the use of a flying machine called a drone as well as a special dog trained to help police officers. Together, they are searching areas that are difficult to reach.
According to the deputy mayor of Symi who spoke to BBC News, a helicopter is en route from Athens to provide assistance.
According to the Greek Police, Dr. Mosley deserted his spouse on the seaside and commenced a trek towards the island's heart on Wednesday.
According to a spokesperson from the police, BBC News reported that his mobile device was discovered at the location where he and his wife were lodging, and his wife informed the authorities that he was missing.
The presenter, who is 67 years old, is recognized for his work on popular shows such as Trust Me, I'm a Doctor aired on the BBC. He has also made guest appearances on The One Show on BBC and This Morning on ITV.
When the officials on the island failed to locate Dr Mosley, they sought the assistance of the fire department in Athens, Greece. Firefighters from Rhodes, the adjacent city, arrived in Symi on Thursday at 14:00 local time (12:00 BST).
Firefighters, volunteers, and law enforcement officials are currently on the hunt for him, aided by a police dog and a drone sent to assist with the search.
The Pedi region of Symi is currently the main target of the rescue mission, according to Ilias Chaskas, the deputy mayor of the island, who briefed BBC News. This is due to a woman's sighting of the individual there on Wednesday.
He mentioned that the region is considered precarious, but noted that Dr Mosley was seen on a street in a secure area of it.
Someone posted a message in a Facebook group in the area announcing that a man by the name of Dr. Mosley was nowhere to be found. The post included a picture of him that was taken recently, showing him wearing a blue cap, a polo shirt, and shorts.
"Did you observe this individual? He started his journey on foot from [Agios Nikolaos beach] around 1:30 PM and never returned to his residence," the statement indicated.
Symi belongs to the cluster of islands called Dodecanese in Greece and was inhabited by 2,590 people as of 2011.
An official from the Foreign Office stated that they are currently aiding the relatives of a British gentleman who is unaccounted for in Greece. They are also communicating with the local authorities to gather information and assist in any way they can.
The productions made by Dr. Mosley have won some awards, such as an Emmy award for a BBC documentary called The Human Face. In this piece, Dr. Mosley scrutinized the science that explains how people perceive beauty in others.
In addition, he contributes articles to the Daily Mail and has created multiple television shows about healthy eating and physical activity. One instance is his Channel 4 series titled Michael Mosley: Who is Responsible for Britain's Obesity Epidemic?
Dr Mosley has been a supporter of diets that involve intermittent fasting, such as the 5:2 diet and The Fast 800 diet.
He and his wife, Clare Bailey Mosley, who is also an advocate of healthy living, have a family of four children. Moreover, Clare Bailey Mosley is also a doctor and author.
The pair made an appearance at the Hay Festival not too long ago where Dr. Mosley showcased a unique version of his BBC Radio 4 program and podcast, Just One Thing.
