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Search Intensifies for Missing American Hiker on Greek Island

Albert Calibet, a retired LA County deputy, vanished during a hike on Amorgos amid extreme heat, prompting a large-scale search effort.

  • Calibet, 59, was last seen on a four-hour hike from Aegiali to Katapola on Tuesday morning.
  • He has visited Amorgos annually for a decade and is familiar with the hiking trails.
  • Authorities are using drones and volunteers from nearby islands in the search.
  • The disappearance coincides with Greece's severe heatwave, raising concerns about safety.
  • Calibet's family and friends have joined the search efforts on the island.
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