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British Triathlete Disappeares on Korčula - Update: Found alive!

By 30 July 2018

Dubrovački vjesnik reports about a missing Brit on Korčula.

Last night, at 9:55 pm the emergency services received a phone call, regarding the disappearance of a British triathlete, born in 1970, who went for a jog during the day and has not returned.

4 police officers and 2 firefighters from Korčula, as well as two vehicles of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS), Orebić Station with 7 rescuers have been attempting to locate the person. During the night they haven't had any succes, and the search is continuing this morning.

 

We will keep you updated as any new information comes in.

 

 

UPDATE:

Croatian Mountain Rescue Service confirmed on Twitter today that the Brit has been found alive, he was spotted during a helicopter search and then a ground team was sent to him.

 

All is well that ends well, we just hope he was not injured.

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