In early 2024, a hiker in Spain stopped providing his routine updates, raising immediate concern due to possible underlying medical conditions. Rescue International promptly secured the information resources that would make possible to search efficiently, then coordinated directly with family and maintained continuous support to the Guardia Civil Mountain Rescue Team throughout the operation.
Using electronic device monitoring and analysis of his expected route, the team helped significantly reduce the segment of interest. A helicopter unit was deployed to cover the prioritized area.
The hiker was ultimately located alive in less than 24hrs by local resources of the Guardia Civil, though suffering from severe fatigue, dehydration, and deteriorating mental and physical condition. He was safely evacuated from the area.