Brit tourist, 60, vanishes on Greek holiday island as his rental car is found abandoned and massive search is launched
A BRIT tourist has reportedly vanished from a Greek holiday island after his car was found abandoned.
Cops have now launched a search and rescue operation to find the Brit man, 60, who was last seen in the Tristomo area near the island of Rhodes
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It is understood the Brit was staying in a rented room in Olympos, Karpathos, and had also rented a car for his transportation.
Authorities found the car parked and locked in the Korfasia area of Avlonas, local media reports.
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