Andorra Police Search Mountains for Missing Massana Hiker

Police and firefighters in Andorra continue searching for a middle-aged resident missing from his home in the Massana area since Saturday night, with efforts now focusing on mountain paths in Massana and Ordino parishes.

A brother contacted police around 10pm on Saturday to report the man's uncontrolled departure from his residence. Authorities described the situation as not immediately alarming, given the man's age and familiarity with hiking, but they aim to make contact to clarify matters and reassure his family. Investigators believe he may return home on his own once he chooses.

Police conducted intensive urban searches in Massana and Ordino during Sunday morning, alongside checks on mobile device signals. These indicated the man moving through off-road mountain trails in the two parishes, prompting firefighters to join the operation targeting those areas. Teams have yet to locate him, and officials emphasized respecting his privacy as an adult unless the case escalates into something more concerning.

No details have emerged on the reasons for his departure, though sources noted he may be going through a difficult time. The operation remains active but low-key.

Separately, police and advanced life support units from the SUM responded to a suicide attempt on Meritxell Avenue shortly after 5pm Sunday. Officers talked down a person threatening to jump from a balcony, then transported them to hospital for evaluation and treatment due to evident distress.