The Guardia Civil began a new search operation on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 9am in the northern part of the municipality of Losar de la Vera in the province of Cáceres (Extremadura, Spain). The search for a man who has been missing since 28 September is ongoing. The authority confirmed that the operation had resumed and is concentrating its search grid on the northern areas of the municipality.
According to the Guardia Civil, the search has been organised in phases to cover the extensive terrain systematically. The current operation builds on earlier searches, which have produced no results since late September. The search teams are working through mapped sectors and checking difficult-to-access areas, stretches of paths and junctions that had already been prioritised in recent days. The authority is thus focusing on close checks of the corridors already identified before considering any further expansion.
In parallel with the search of the area, investigators are looking into the missing person’s last known movements. The authority has not yet publicly disclosed any specific clues or finds that could indicate his whereabouts. The Guardia Civil is asking the public for information, but warns against sharing unverified claims that could hamper the work of search teams and investigators. Public communications are being coordinated with search operations so that potential leads can be checked promptly and disruption in the search area avoided.
The authorities expanded the operation promptly after the disappearance in the municipal area of Losar de la Vera. Since then, periods of intensive grid searches have alternated with quieter intervals involving checks and follow-up enquiries. The renewed focus in the northern area is intended to close any remaining gaps and reassess earlier evaluations of leads. The Guardia Civil did not disclose the number of personnel involved or the exact search corridor on Sunday; according to the authorities, the area was selected based on the ongoing assessment of the results so far.
As of Sunday lunchtime, the man remains missing; the search in Losar de la Vera is active. Further statements from the Guardia Civil will provide information about possible new leads or any changes to the search area. There is currently no confirmed information about the missing man's health or possible direction of travel.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).