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Brit Tourist Disappears on Greek Holiday Island as Rental Car Found Abandoned

KARPATHOS, GREECE, JUN 29 – The search for a 60-year-old British tourist has been complicated by extreme heat and rugged terrain, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C, officials said.

  • A 60-year-old British tourist vanished on June 27, 2025, from the remote village of Tristomo on Karpathos island, Greece.
  • His disappearance prompted a large search involving police, firefighters, the coast guard, and local volunteers amid a heatwave in the Dodecanese Islands.
  • Authorities found the tourist's locked rental car abandoned near Avlonas village but have not located the man despite challenging terrain and ongoing efforts.
  • The UK Foreign Office confirmed awareness, is supporting the family, liaising with Greek officials, and urged anyone with information to come forward.
  • The case underscores risks faced by tourists in Greece amid extreme heat and wildfire threats, as similar recent incidents involving British holidaymakers occurred.
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Protothema broke the news in on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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