Is time running out to find Austin Tice alive in Syria?

In August 2012, Austin Tice, an award-winning journalist and former Marine, went missing in Syria while covering the ongoing civil war. Tice was last seen shortly after celebrating his 31st birthday, and experts believe he has been held captive in the country for over a decade. His family has maintained that he was taken as a prisoner and has not given up hope of his return. With a new regime in power, the urgency to locate Tice has increased, prompting rescue expert Bryan Stern to initiate another operation aimed at finding him. Stern, who has completed over 720 rescue missions globally, remains optimistic about Tice's well-being. He is aware of the complexities of the search, as the situation on the ground can change rapidly and may pose additional risks to Tice's safety. While the former Syrian government is suspected of being responsible for Tice's captivity, Stern argues that there is logical reasoning behind believing he is still alive, given that keeping him could be more beneficial for those holding him. The new regime has not yet hindered Stern's group's efforts, although the location of Tice remains uncertain. The hope among those searching for him is reinforced by a belief that numerous parties are involved in the search, as the case of Austin Tice continues to draw attention to the plight of journalists in war zones.