In Riba-roja del Túria, a town near Valencia, Spain, rescue teams are searching for a 69-year-old local resident who has been missing since July 4. The man, who suffers from an age-related degenerative condition, disappeared during one of his regular walks.
The Civil Guard has launched a comprehensive search operation that has now entered its third week. On Tuesday, they deployed their Special Underwater Activities Group (GEAS) to search the Túria River, marking an expansion of the rescue efforts.
Who's involved in the search?
- Civil Guard's Llíria Company units
- Aerial Service teams
- Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group (GREIM)
- K-9 units
- Drone operators
- Local Police of Riba-roja
- Civilian volunteers (particularly active during weekends)
The missing person was last seen on July 4 in an area where he regularly took walks. The Civil Guard noted that civilian participation in the search has been "significant," with volunteers joining the efforts particularly during weekends.
The involvement of the underwater search team suggests that authorities are exploring all possible scenarios, including searching the Túria River that runs through the area where the man disappeared.