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UK tourist goes missing in Alps | UK tourist goes missing in Alps |
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The family of a tourist missing in the Swiss Alps have said they are "hopeful" of finding him alive. | The family of a tourist missing in the Swiss Alps have said they are "hopeful" of finding him alive. |
Myles Robinson, 23, was last seen outside the Blue Monkey bar in Wengen as he took a friend to her hotel just after 0200 (GMT) on Tuesday. | Myles Robinson, 23, was last seen outside the Blue Monkey bar in Wengen as he took a friend to her hotel just after 0200 (GMT) on Tuesday. |
His father Michael, of south-west London, said posters had been put up in an attempt to find Mr Robinson. | His father Michael, of south-west London, said posters had been put up in an attempt to find Mr Robinson. |
The Swiss army has joined the search which is using helicopters, sniffer dogs and infra-red cameras. | |
His sister Cara, 25, said: "We've heard absolutely nothing since then. It's a total mystery." | |
'Just hoping' | 'Just hoping' |
She said her family could think of no reason why he would suddenly disappear. | |
"He's been coming here for about 15 years. He knows the region, he knows the locals. | |
"He's a normal boy. He would never wander off. We are a really close family." | "He's a normal boy. He would never wander off. We are a really close family." |
Mr Robinson was wearing jeans, a white shirt, dark jumper and jacket when he was last seen. | Mr Robinson was wearing jeans, a white shirt, dark jumper and jacket when he was last seen. |
He had been holidaying with his sister and parents Michael and Sarah, of Wandsworth. | He had been holidaying with his sister and parents Michael and Sarah, of Wandsworth. |
The missing man's father said: "A body has not been found yet so we are trying to remain hopeful." | |
He added: "We have held meetings in the town, put posters up, and are just hoping he will be found." |
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