Body found in search for missing Brit tourist, 55, who vanished on Greek island after ‘going for hike’ during holiday

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing Brit tourist who vanished while hiking on a Greek island. The holidaymaker, 55, reportedly told his wife he was going for a walk before disappearing – sparking an urgent police probe. The Brit was last seen on Tuesday night in Kefalonia Credit: Getty A body has been found during the search for a missing Brit in Kefalonia, Greece (stock) Credit: Getty The Brit was last seen on Tuesday night in Katelios, on the south east coast of Kefalonia. He was holidaying with his wife on the Greek island when he set off alone and on foot towards Pastra. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! A search operation was launched – with cops battling a challenging terrain under scorching temperatures of up to 36C. Firefighters, police officers, volunteers and drones also joined the rescue efforts. The search operation has now ended following the discovery of the body. Local authorities have not yet confirmed if the body belongs to the missing 55-year-old Brit. Media reports previously said the man did not have sufficient water supplies with him when he left the property. The searches focused on difficult spots, slopes, paths and areas with limited access. Most read in The Sun It comes after a British holidaymaker vanished in June last year whilst on a solo hike in Kilios, northern Karpathos. The 55-year-old Brit was visiting the Greek island for the first time and travelling alone. He disappeared on June 27 after setting out on a walk along one of Karpathos’s rugged trails. Initial estimates suggest he lost his way while hiking on the treacherous route, Greek outlet Ethnos reported. A witness in the fishing village of Diafani reported seeing him in Tristomo, where he had been photographing the coastline with his phone. The same local said the tourist had asked for directions to reach Vroukounda via the Lahamitis path. When the owner of the room he was renting went to clean after his booking expired, she found the space empty and reported him missing. His rental car was later found parked and locked in the Korfasia area of Avlonas, prompting a full-scale search. Authorities mobilised immediately, deploying firefighters, police, coast guard units, drones, sniffer dogs and volunteers to comb both land and coastline. His body was found almost three months later, on September 29, 2025. Comment now