Cops probing 'sighting' of Brit woman who vanished from sunbed next to husband
Investigators have been tipped off about a potential sighting of the British woman who vanished from a sunbed on a Greek beach while her husband slept.
The disappearance of Michele Ann Joy Bourda from the Ofrynio beach in Kavala, Macedonia sparked a huge search operation with the coast guard also scouring the sea for any sign of her.
A sports instructor has now come forward, saying he saw a woman resembling the missing Brit swimming in deep waters. He even warned her against going out any further, according to LBC. It comes after a newlywed's heartbreak as husband and baby daughter are killed during honeymoon.
A spokesperson for the Greek coast guard said the search has been extended to cover a larger area, and that it would continue until Michele was found.
Speaking to The Sun, they said: "Patrol boats are now focused on the entire Strymonian Gulf and it will continue. There is no change in this operation."
The Hellenic Coast Guard is also investigating the reports that her belongings were left on the beach. It is reported that three recreational craft, five fishing boats as well as two patrol boats have been involved in looking for Michele.
Her husband, who was asleep at the time of her disappearance, then woke up unable to find his wife.
Police could not find her, adding there were "no signs" of the missing Brit. Missing persons charity Lifeline Hellas, then launched a Silver Alert to raise the alarm.
An alert from the charity read: "Her life is in danger. If you know anything, contact the Silver Alert service, 24 hours a day, at the National SOS Line 1065."
Michele is described as having straight blonde hair down to her shoulders, hazel eyes, is 1.73m (5ft 6in) tall and is thin. On the day she disappeared, she was wearing a two-piece swimsuit with rhinestones, yellow beach shoes and red sunglasses.
Jennifer Frances Lacey, 41, went missing from Vera on Monday, July 28. Her disappearance was reported by the SOS Missing Persons Association.
She is described as measuring 5ft 2in and having curly brown hair, blue eyes and wears prescription glasses. Investigations are ongoing into whether Jennifer is a tourist or a resident.
SOS Missing Persons is urging locals with information about her whereabouts to contact them by calling 868286726 or emailing them directly. People currently in Spain are also advised to call the emergency number 112.
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