ATHENS, Greece and LONDON — British doctor and television presenter Michael Mosley went missing on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday afternoon while on vacation. The search for Mosley, who is known for his appearances on British television and co-authoring books about diets, has entered its fourth day with no trace of him found yet.
According to reports from various sources, Mosley was last seen at St. Nikolas beach around 1:30 p.m. Greek time on Wednesday. He left his mobile phone with British friends in Pedi village before going for a walk along the coast towards the nearby village of Symi.
New CCTV footage obtained by The Guardian shows Mosley walking through Pedi town at approximately 2:10 p.m. local time, indicating that he survived the initial walk from St. Nicholas Beach to Pedi.
The search efforts for Mosley include divers, patrol boats, helicopter, drones, and rescue dog teams from Greek authorities and volunteers.
Symi Mayor Lefteris Papakalodoukas believes Mosley may have fallen into the sea or had an accident during his walk. Police are also investigating reports that Mosley spoke with locals halfway through his walk.
Mosley's wife, Dr. Clare Bailey, has expressed her concern and asked for the public's help in finding him.
Born on March 23, 1956, Michael Mosley is a well-known British doctor and television presenter who has made a name for himself with his appearances on various shows and books about diets. He is best known for co-authoring the book 'The Fast Diet' with Mimi Spencer in 2013, which introduced the concept of intermittent fasting to a wider audience.
Mosley has also appeared on BBC science documentaries and presented shows on various topics such as health, diet, and exercise. He is married to Dr. Clare Bailey Mosley and they have four children together.
Worried friends and colleagues have expressed their shock over Mosley's disappearance.
Roy Taylor, a professor of medicine and metabolism at Newcastle University who co-authored 'The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet' with Mosley, said: 'Our thoughts are with Michael's wife Clare and their sons in this terrible time of uncertainty. We hope that he will be found safely.'
Mosley was nominated for an Emmy award for his executive producer role on the BBC science documentary 'The Human Face,' which was presented by Monty Python star John Cleese.
If you have any information regarding Michael Mosley's whereabouts, please contact Greek authorities or your local law enforcement agency.
