Missing Pilgrim near Zubiri — RIP

[naplesdon]

Paul Garland posted a message on FB that there is search that was started Sunday morning near Zubiri for a 45 yo French pilgrim who went missing some time last Friday.

 

[SabsP]

Here is a link.

Centran en la zona de Zubiri la búsqueda del peregrino francés desaparecido desde el viernes

Bomberos de Navarra, Policía Foral y Guardia Civil rastrean desde las 09.00 horas de este domingo la zona para localizar al varón de 45 años del que no hay noticias desde el viernes

www.diariodenavarra.es

 

[MinaKamina]

And here is the text:

The search for the 45 year old French pilgrim who has not been heard from since Friday has continued since 09.00 hours on Sunday 19 May. To date, the emergency services had focused the search work in the area of Erro after receiving a tip-off on Friday from an acquaintance of the pilgrim who could not contact him.
In this situation, Firefighters of Navarra, who were the first to receive the information, initiated the search in the northern area of Navarra. Later the Guardia Civil joined in after receiving a call from the police and customs cooperation centre in Hendaye informing them of the situation.

Throughout Saturday, the search, which was done by air and land, continued in the same area combed during the night of Friday. However, this Sunday, the efforts are focused on the area of Zubiri. There, the Guardia Civil has set up the advanced command post and is working together with the Navarre Fire Brigade, the Technical Rescue Group, a helicopter, a rescue dog group and patrols from the Policía Foral. Drones are also being used. Guardia Civil has confirmed that on Saturday night it was discovered that the Urtasun-Eugui booster station was the one receiving the signal of the French pilgrim, which has served to narrow the search.


maybe he switched off his phone? has been known to happen...

 

[MinaKamina]

https://www.navarratelevision.es/no...a-a-un-peregrino-perdido-en-la-zona-de-zubiri

The French Gendarmerie confirmed to the Guardia Civil that the pilgrim had slept in Roncesvalles. From that moment, the SOS Navarra centre tried to locate the missing person by telephone without success.

This Saturday, firefighters from the Burguete fire station carried out a new search in the morning. In the afternoon they made a new route from Linzoáin to Zubiri, throughout the Erro area. These same sources explained that this person is supposedly carrying a tent, so he does not necessarily have to go to the albergues to spend the night.

The Guardia Civil, for their part, have been scouring the area with a photograph of the missing person. About 22.00 hours, it was reported that they had located the booster stationthat was receiving the signal from the phone of the pilgrim in Urtasun and the Technical Rescue Group (GRT) was mobilized. SOS Navarra have reported this Monday morning that the search continues.

 

[jennysa]

I hope that the pilgrim is found.

 

[AidaYYC]

And here is the text:

The search for the 45 year old French pilgrim who has not been heard from since Friday has continued since 09.00 hours on Sunday 19 May. To date, the emergency services had focused the search work in the area of Erro after receiving a tip-off on Friday from an acquaintance of the pilgrim who could not contact him.
In this situation, Firefighters of Navarra, who were the first to receive the information, initiated the search in the northern area of Navarra. Later the Guardia Civil joined in after receiving a call from the police and customs cooperation centre in Hendaye informing them of the situation.

Throughout Saturday, the search, which was done by air and land, continued in the same area combed during the night of Friday. However, this Sunday, the efforts are focused on the area of Zubiri. There, the Guardia Civil has set up the advanced command post and is working together with the Navarre Fire Brigade, the Technical Rescue Group, a helicopter, a rescue dog group and patrols from the Policía Foral. Drones are also being used. Guardia Civil has confirmed that on Saturday night it was discovered that the Urtasun-Eugui booster station was the one receiving the signal of the French pilgrim, which has served to narrow the search.


maybe he switched off his phone? has been known to happen...

 

[AidaYYC]

I hope he is found and brought to safety

 

[SabsP]

RIP peregrino.

Localizado el cadáver del peregrino francés desparecido desde el viernes

El peregrino se encontraba en la zona del Barranco Ezparrondo

pamplonaactual.com

Localizado sin vida un peregrino francés en un paraje de Navarra

La Guardia Civil trabaja en el rescate porque la zona es muy escarpada, de difícil acceso

www.larazon.es

 

[Rebekah Scott]

"Burguete firefighters located the body of the missing pilgrim at about 5.30 pm Monday in a very steep area of difficult access. A Guardia Civil rescue crew retrieved the body from Barranco Ezparrondo."

 

[Camino Chrissy]

The Guardia Civil and Burguete firefighters are to be commended for their continued efforts and perseverance over the nearly four days until the young man's body was located...I am impressed.

Such a sad fate for the lost man. I wonder if heavy rain or fog played a part in disorienting him and possibly caused him to slip off a steep incline somewhere on or near the trail.

 

[lovingkindness]

R.I.P. dear pilgrim...

 

[Kathy F.]

How very sad. Rest in Peace, pilgrim.

 

[wswt]

Missing pilgrim of the Camino de Santiago found dead after disappearing since Friday | West Observer

A 45-year-old French pilgrim who had been missing since Friday in the area of Roncesvalles was found dead on Monday in Erro, Navarra. He was discovered by the

westobserver.com

 

[ChrissyandElise]

Rest in peace My daughter and I are on the Camino now, we walked from Roncesvalles to Zubiri yesterday (Monday). We saw all the firefighters and crew but assumed it was for downed wires or something. The weather has been bad the past couple days, rain, hail and heavy fog. That steep area near Zubiri was extremely treacherous, I wiped out but did not get hurt. This is so sad.

 

[chinacat]

The rescue services are incredible!

They searched for so long and just didn’t give up until they sadly found hm.

RIP peregrino, my thoughts are with your family.

 

[hfleming]

Rest in peace My daughter and I are on the Camino now, we walked from Roncesvalles to Zubiri yesterday (Monday). We saw all the firefighters and crew but assumed it was for downed wires or something. The weather has been bad the past couple days, rain, hail and heavy fog. That steep area near Zubiri was extremely treacherous, I wiped out but did not get hurt. This is so sad.

Is there a reasonable alternative route to this descent to Zubiri?

 

[eils]

[Moderator note: Post moved from another thread]

A 45 year old French man from Brittany, Nicolas Acquitter, who began in St Jean PDP on the 17th May was found dead on Monday (20th) near (or at) the Barranco (Ravine) Ezparrondo in the Zubiri area.
His body was located thanks to a signal from his mobile phone.
He had phoned a friend complaining of feeling "very unwell" and asked the friend to call emergency services.
His sister confirmed his death on Facebook on Monday.

An inquest has been opened in Pamplona into the cause of death.

Several French news websites have reported it.

Condolences to his family

"The Lord is close to the broken hearted" (Psalm 34:18a)

 

[JoeBoston]

Too sad. RIP

 

[Baggiegaz]

So sad.r.ip pilgrim.

 

[priscillavivio]

RIP fellow pilgrim.

 

[sherrypbarker]

 

[SarahCheng]

Is there a reasonable alternative route to this descent to Zubiri?

RIP

Others would know more. From what I've read on the forum, there are at least two alternatives. The first is walking on the road (usually for cars and cyclists) and the second is to take a bus from Roncevalles to Pamplona (it may be possible to get off earlier if you'd prefer, after passing Zubiri).

 

[PProffitt]

I hope that the pilgrim is found....

AMEN..!!

 

[dailycamino]

Buen Camino Nicolas

 

[MiguelMorales]

Is there a reasonable alternative route to this descent to Zubiri?

Not if you are walking

 

[JillGat]

RIP

Others would know more. From what I've read on the forum, there are at least two alternatives. The first is walking on the road (usually for cars and cyclists) and the second is to take a bus from Roncevalles to Pamplona (it may be possible to get off earlier if you'd prefer, after passing Zubiri).

There is no evidence so far that the descent is what caused his death. You can try to avoid all risks, but in the short time I have on this planet, I choose to spend it outdoors walking as long as I can.

 

[Oxford Alice]

Not if you are walking

There absolutely is a walking alternative -- I've done it. At the coffee kiosk, turn right and join the road into Zubiri. It's a bit hard on the feet (tarmac), and you need to stay alert, but it is safe and do-able. There is plenty to enjoy scenery-wise, and it's no worse than many stretches of the Frances. I shredded my knees on the shard-path last Camino, so walked on the road this April. It added about 1 hour to my walking time, but was well worth in in terms of being able to complete the rest of the pilgrimage.