Two retired law enforcement officers, Albert Calibet from Los Angeles County and an unidentified Dutch tourist, have gone missing in Greece within a week of each other. Calibet was last seen on the island of Amorgos during a hike and is believed to have been affected by the extreme heat. The Dutch tourist went missing while hiking alone on the island of Samos.
Calibet, 59, had traveled to Greece around two weeks prior and had been visiting the island every year since 2009. He was last seen setting out on a four-hour hike and was supposed to meet a friend later that day. Despite being a seasoned hiker, none of Calibet's belongings have been recovered.
The search for Calibet has been slow due to the island's remote location and limited resources. Amorgos is a Greek island with a population of less than 2,000 people and is 30 miles from Santorini, which is the nearest place with an airport.
The Dutch tourist, aged 74, also went missing while hiking alone on the island of Samos. The cause of his disappearance remains unknown.
Temperatures in Greece can reach over 94 degrees Fahrenheit (34.4 degrees Celsius) and above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in extreme heat waves, making hiking a dangerous activity for those who are not properly prepared.
Children, older people, pregnant individuals, and those taking medication are more vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat. It is important to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during these conditions.
Calibet's loved ones are working tirelessly to find him and have speculated that he could have fallen into a crevice or down the side of a cliff. The search for the Dutch tourist is ongoing.
British television doctor Michael Mosley was found dead on the island of Symi after going missing while walking alone. His cause of death remains unknown.
Calibet's sister-in-law, Sandrine Cutright, shared her thoughts on his disappearance: "He goes every year around this time," she said. "He goes to Greece to unplug and to go on hikes and go for swims and just sleep and relax. That's what he was doing to unplug from his busy life here in Los Angeles as an L.A. County sheriff's deputy."
