Missing Turkish Cypriot mushroom picker found safe in Paphos

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A 60-year-old Turkish Cypriot man who went missing on Thursday while picking mushrooms in the Cedar Valley area of Paphos district was found in good health on Friday afternoon, police said.

He was found in rough terrain in the Konizi area, and a rescue operation was immediately set up to bring him out.

Police were told of his disappearance at around 2.30pm on Thursday. About 30 people took part in the search, from Kampos police station, the Civil Defence, the Department of Forests and volunteer groups, including ETEA.

The difficult terrain hampered the search, in which thermal cameras and a drone were used. Aircraft joined the operation at first light on Friday, and search dogs also helped.

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