Desperate manhunt launched on Greek island after Brit tourist disappears from her sunbed whilst her husband sleeps - as 'police warn her life could be in danger'
A Silver Alert was issued after authorities failed to locate Michele Ann Joy Bourda, 59, who suddenly disappeared from Ofrynio beach in Kavala.
The Greek authorities confirmed to The Sun that Ms Bourda is a British national and said they believe her life could be in danger.
Greece 's Hellenic Coast Guard confirmed a search operation via sea is underway.
Ms Bourda was last seen wearing a two-piece beaded swimsuit, yellow beach shoes, and a pair of red sunglasses.
It is understood she went to the beach with her husband, who was allegedly asleep when the she vanished.
When he woke up, his wife was nowhere to be found, according to local media.
Sources claim Ms Bourda's belongings were left behind on the beach after she vanished.
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