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A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in the Paphos district for a 67-year-old man who disappeared while collecting mushrooms in a forested area between Panagia and Stavros tis Psokas.
The man had been mushroom picking with a group when the others returned to their vehicle to take a break. He chose to remain in the forest and continue searching before rejoining them, but never made it back to the agreed meeting point.
His disappearance was reported after he was last seen at approximately 3pm on Wednesday, November 11, triggering an emergency response involving several government services.
Police officers, Civil Defence personnel, Department of Forests staff and members of the Game and Fauna Service are participating in the search.
The operation is being supported by a helicopter, a drone fitted with thermal imaging equipment and specially trained search dogs.
Rescue teams are concentrating their efforts on the forested terrain around the area where the man was last seen. The difficult conditions are adding to the challenges facing those involved in the operation.
Search efforts remain ongoing as authorities work to locate the missing man.
