Overview

• On July 22, the Guardia Civil’s GEAS divers joined ground, aerial and volunteer teams to comb riverbanks and underwater channels near Riba-roja de Túria
• The 19-day mission has deployed helicopters, drones, K-9 units and mountain rescue specialists without yielding any trace of the 69-year-old
• Francisco Soriano disappeared on July 4 after stepping out to buy bread and walking near Mas d’Escoto, and he has an age-related degenerative condition that raises fears of disorientation
• Officials fear he may have fallen into the Turia River given treacherous currents and low visibility among submerged obstacles
• Family members and authorities continue to urge anyone with information to call the Guardia Civil hotline, local police or the 112 emergency number