Joel José de Sousa, a 74-year-old resident of the Flores Settlement in southern Piauí, Brazil, has been reported missing since October 7. He lives alone and relies on controlled medication, which raises concerns about his well-being. His family officially registered his disappearance on October 8 after visiting his home and finding him absent.

The local police, under the guidance of delegate Marcos Halan, have mobilized search teams including the Civil Police and the Piauí Fire Brigade since October 9. According to Halan, Joel was last seen walking along a road by local residents on the morning of October 8, casting uncertainty on his whereabouts since he left home.

Ongoing searches as of October 11 are focusing on forested areas, nearby properties, and regional roads. The community is actively involved in the search to locate Joel, emphasizing the urgency of the situation due to his age and medical needs, highlighting the necessity for immediate action in missing person cases involving vulnerable individuals.