Samaris Gorge: No Trace of Missing German Tourist Despite Extensive Search

The case of the missing German tourist in Samaris Gorge unfolds like a high-stakes thriller. The 21-year-old vanished on Thursday, February 13, 2024. Authorities launched a massive search operation involving the Emergency Response Unit, firefighters, police, numerous volunteers, and even the Coast Guard. Search teams are combing not only the gorge but also the Omalos Plateau and Paleochora. Footage released by the police shows helicopters searching the broader area, yet no leads have emerged so far. Teresa, the sister of missing Johann Wolfgang Wilhelm, has appealed for help from locals familiar with the region to contact authorities. She shared her brother’s last known location and possible route. Despite extensive efforts, Johann remains missing. A ‘Missing Alert’ was issued on Monday, February 17, 2025. The organization ‘The Child Smile’ announced it would publicize Johann’s details at the family’s request due to concerns about his safety. Johann is described as 1.80m tall, athletically built, with blue eyes and long brown hair. What he wore on the day of his disappearance remains unknown.