Retired Doctor Missing After Fall in Pyrenees
- Tom Doherty, a retired doctor from St Albans, communicated with his family on Tuesday, indicating he had fallen in the Pyrenees.
- His relatives have reported him missing since then.
- Authorities are now involved in the search for him.
The family of a retired doctor, Mr. Doherty, is actively searching for him after he went missing while hiking in the Pyrenees mountains. On Tuesday evening, he sent a distress message via WhatsApp at 19:07 BST, indicating that he had fallen and needed assistance. In response, family members have traveled to the area to aid in the search and rescue operations. French search teams have been deployed, utilizing both ground and aerial resources, but their efforts have been complicated by poor weather conditions, including fog and storms. Despite breaking into Mr. Doherty's car and deploying sniffer dogs to track his scent from a jacket, search teams have yet to locate him. His daughter, Rachel, expressed her deep concern, stating that the search party has discovered his tent and vehicle, but no further clues about his whereabouts. Rachel recounted that her father had been sharing photos of the scenic landscape prior to his disappearance, with his last message featuring ominous clouds approaching the mountain. The family is understandably anxious about his safety, as Mr. Doherty has spent a significant amount of time in France since his retirement nearly ten years ago. The search continues as they hope for a positive outcome amidst the challenging conditions.