In Karpenisi, Greece, a search operation has been triggered after a 74-year-old man disappeared during a hiking excursion on Velouchi mountain. The elderly man was part of a group of 17 hikers, and he reportedly was one of the leaders. As the circumstances behind his disappearance remain unclear, local authorities, volunteer organizations, and the Mountain Climbing Association of Karpenisi have joined forces in the search effort. Complicating the situation, the elderly man's mobile phone is still operational but attempts to reach him have failed despite repeated calls. Firefighters are working to pinpoint the phone's location to steer their search in a challenging and rugged area. As night has fallen in the region, the search conditions are becoming increasingly difficult, raising concerns about the man's safety and the urgency of finding him soon. The local community is hopeful for a positive outcome, as the search progresses under increasingly adverse conditions.