Search Underway for Missing German Tourist in Crete's Samaria Gorge

The 21-year-old was last heard from five days ago after attempting a hike in a restricted area during winter.

A 21-year-old German tourist from Baden-Württemberg went missing while hiking in Crete's Samaria Gorge, a popular but hazardous area closed to visitors during winter.
The man last communicated with his sister on Thursday evening, stating that he was safe, but no further contact has been made since then.
Surveillance footage shows the tourist arriving at the gorge's entrance, warming up, and jogging into the area, despite winter access restrictions due to risks like landslides and flooding.
Rescue teams, including firefighters and the coast guard, are actively searching the gorge and surrounding areas, with concerns he may have encountered difficulties during his descent or reached the coastline.
The tourist's family has traveled to Crete, and local authorities have highlighted the dangers of winter hiking in the region, citing past incidents involving foreign hikers.