Michael Mosley missing after disappearing on holiday walk

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Just that really. Will he be found?

I sometimes forget to take my mobile with me. It's not like its a part of me. Michael's phone might be on charge as hot weather drains the battery faster as the processers struggle.

I’m just about to go on a solo hiking holiday to somewhere quite similar to Symi and it’s fanning my nervousness about it. I will have my phone and two back up batteries with me at all times, not that I can guarantee reception. Falling off a steep path and no-one knowing where I am is my main worry.

Could he consider a GPS tracker attached to something know he always takes? Eg strapped round his water bottle or something. My parents have one for their dog who bolts. It’s hard to remember to take a phone if he doesn’t think about it - but if he has kit that he always takes eg rucksack, walking stick or drink there might be someway to attach it.

If it’s not used eg to make a call, or need charging regularly it might be ok to leave on for his walking holiday.

When someone does their hobby often, or to greater extremes than a Sunday stroll - you do play with the odds more. Considering some way to navigate that risk isn’t asking too much.

I hope so too

I used to be friends with one - I remember before Amy Winehouse died she said they were constantly updating hers with the latest details of her life because they thought there was such a high risk she might die, and tragically they were right.

Good heavens, it's not odd to ask 'Will he be found?' on a thread about someone going missing! It's part of conversation, something that people can respond to.

Really hope he's found safe, maybe with just a sprained ankle or some such.
I do like his programmes, he comes across as a nice man!

I was at work when this news broke. So many people in the office expressing concern and hoping for good news.

What about one of those flares that set off coloured smoke? At least you would be noticed by someone hopefully. Or some sort of GPS thing?

I really hope he is found safe. His family and friends must be frantic with worry

This is so worrying. It's odd how you feel you know someone when they're in the public eye.

🙏 May he be found safely. His poor wife must be beside herself.

I really pray he is found safe and well.

I do a lot of solo hiking abroad and am thinking of getting an Apple Watch Ultra for this very reason. It has the edge over other smart watches and GPS devices in that if you fall and do not respond it will call emergency services in the area and give them your location. Other devices need you to be conscious to raise the alarm.

I also hope that Michael Mosley is found soon.

I think the fact that he set off on a hike in 40 degree heat is odder than not taking his phone.

I met him at one of his shows. Normally celebrity issues don't bother me. He was one celebrity I really liked.

I find it really odd that anyone thinks they know someone as they are in the public eye to be fair. I genuinely hope he is found, and do feel the time it’s taking in such a small space is a real concern, but I don’t feel I know him, I think that’s a step too far.

How are we supposed to answer though? Yes or no? Seems terribly distasteful

I don't think it was a hike. I think he was just walking home.

He went for a walk. And it reached a max of mid thirties.

What do people expect me to say?! I hope he’s “not” found?! Bloody hell this place sometimes! 😂

No one has said they are in their phone constantly.
Just that most people do carry their phone with them when out, for emergencies if nothing else.

And these days phones are much more than a phone. They are used as a camera or for directions too.

It was just a question. Nothing to read anything into so don’t worry!

The BBC says 40 and locals are calling it a hike.

"Local residents have said they are trying to understand why someone would leave the beach on foot and go on a hike - without their phone to navigate - in such challenging conditions, rather than taking the boat back."

There was a map and the expected route looked about a mile

Why ask the question if it's not meant to be answered?