A search is underway for a retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy who disappeared earlier this week after going on a hike on the Greek island of Armogos.
Albert Calibet, 59, was final seen hiking on Armogos on Tuesday afternoon, in accordance with a social media publish from Amorgos authorities. He was following a route from the world of Asphontylite towards Katapola when he disappeared, Amorgos officers mentioned.
A State Department spokesperson mentioned in an announcement to CBS News Thursday that it was conscious of experiences of Calibet’s disappearance, and would “work closely with local authorities as they carry out their search efforts.”
“The Greek missing persons alert program has issued a notice concerning this case,” the State Department spokesperson mentioned.
The precise circumstances of his disappearance have been unclear.
Calliope Despotidi, deputy mayor of Amorgos, informed the Greek Reporter that “Calibet is well-known on the island” and that “he has been visiting for several years.”
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department mentioned in an announcement Thursday that Calibet was an skilled hiker, and supplied to help his household while authorities attempt to monitor him down.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Calibet’s family and friends and our hope is that we can bring him home safely,” L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna mentioned. “We are actively collaborating with multiple agencies abroad to provide assistance in the search for Deputy Calibet and will use every resource we have available to bring him back to those who love him.”
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The division mentioned its Homicide Bureau would deal with the case regionally while Greek authorities conduct a search and rescue effort.
Calibet joined the sheriff’s division in April 1998. He formally retired in 2018, however continued to work with the division as a part-time worker to assist with the company’s staffing shortages, LASD mentioned.
On Sunday, the physique of Dr. Michael Mosley, a British tv presenter, was found on the Greek island of Symi, 4 days after he additionally went missing while on a hike. His spouse informed the Associated Press that he took the unsuitable route and collapsed. According to BBC News, Greek police mentioned that an preliminary autopsy examination discovered no accidents that would have induced his demise, and that it was being initially attributed to pure causes.