Search and rescue operations for a 74-year-old mountaineer who went missing in Velouchi have been ongoing but have not yielded any results so far. The individual was part of a 17-member climbing team from the Piraeus Nature Lovers Club, who had ventured into the area to summit 'Psili Koryfi,' the peak of the mountain. During the ascent, the 74-year-old opted to remain at a specific point, waiting for the others to return from the peak, but was not found upon their return.

The situation became increasingly concerning when the climbing group realized he was missing from the predetermined location. They immediately began to search the surrounding area but were unsuccessful. Their worries deepened when they discovered that his mobile phone was ringing, but he was not answering calls. This prompted them to alert the authorities, leading to a full-scale emergency response being enacted.

Rescue operations have involved strong firefighting forces from the region of Evrytania, but the efforts have been complicated by worsening weather conditions that forced a temporary halt in the search efforts. The situation is critical as rescuers and local authorities continue to prioritize the search while navigating the challenging weather.