Michael Mosley’s theories as police investigate This Morning star’s disappearance

ITV This Morning star Dr Michael Mosley has now been missing on the Greek island of Symi for two days. A large-scale search effort involving both tourists and local residents, as well as police, is underway.

Authorities are exploring various possibilities for his disappearance, including fears that the intense heat may have affected him. Another theory being considered by Greek police is that Dr Mosley could have ‘fallen from a height’ while walking along St Nicholas beach.

The mayor of Symi, Eleftherios Papakalodoukas, highlighted the dangers of the route, which is known for its “very high cliffs” and challenging rocky landscape. Symi’s geography is marked by rugged terrain, with a combination of steep cliffs, serene beaches and secluded bays along its coast, some of which are only accessible by boat.

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Another line of thought is that Dr. Mosley could have fallen into the sea. According to Mayor Papakalodoukas, firefighters involved in the search believe it is “impossible” for Mr Mosley to be in the area they searched, suggesting he may have taken a different route or succumbed to an accident on the beach, the Express reports.

Speaking to BBC News, he said: “It’s a very small, controlled area full of people. So if something happened to him there, we would have found him by now.” Despite the deployment of various emergency services, including a helicopter and a drone, there is still no sign of him.

Here are the investigated theories.

Heat-induced fainting.

Mayor Papakalodoukas also suggested that the doctor may be suffering from dehydration due to the intense heat. Without sufficient hydration, the risk of passing out on the challenging terrain would have been significantly higher, the mayor told reporters.

Dr Mosely started his walk at 1.30pm. Temperatures soared to 35 degrees on Wednesday as the island is in the grip of a heatwave.

The possibility of a heart attack.

Another initial theory was that he might have had a heart attack along the way. A senior police source told the Daily Mail yesterday: ‘He may have slipped and fallen, possibly having a heart attack along the way. Nothing at this stage can be ruled out.”

Snake bite.

Since nothing can be ruled out, another theory is that Dr. Mosley could have been bitten by a snake. Although rare, Symi is home to the Ottoman viper, recognized as the most venomous snake in Europe.

Although there is limited information on the venom of the Ottoman viper, similar species are known to possess mainly cytotoxic and hemotoxic components, which are highly toxic to cells and can destroy red blood cells and disrupt coagulation. Even a small amount of this venom can be extremely potent and has been known to cause death in adult humans.

Getting lost

Since Dr. Mosely didn’t have his phone with him, it may have gotten lost. Locals say it’s “quite hard” to get lost on the island these days, “even in the most remote areas” where they fear he may have gone.

The main spokesperson of the Greek Police, Constantina Dimoglidou, commented: “He was on Ag beach. Nikolas with another couple when he decided to return to his home in the Pedi area of ​​Symi… and he forgot his phone at Any attempt to find it was unsuccessful”.

The walk from Pedi Beach to St Nikolas Beach usually takes about 20 minutes over gentle terrain, making Dr Mosley’s disappearance even more puzzling. A source familiar with the area told the PA: “I have trouble understanding how you can get lost.”

Without his phone, there is no way to use GPS to pinpoint his location.

Injured somewhere

There is also a possibility that he could be injured somewhere.

Dr Mosely, without a mobile phone to call for help, could be stuck with life-threatening injuries. A fall from such a height could cause severe head trauma and broken limbs, rendering him unable to move to a more visible location.

A senior Greek official overseeing the search efforts assured this morning that exhaustive measures were being taken. Speaking to The Sun, they said: “As of this morning we have all the forces available there on the island and we have also asked to bring in specially trained dogs and even a helicopter from Athens for backup.”

They underlined their commitment by stating: “No stone will be left unturned. Symi is a small island, it cannot have disappeared.”