Search Continues for Missing Dutch Hiker on Saba Amid Grim Outlook

A Dutch man has gone missing while hiking on the Caribbean island of Saba, prompting a search operation. Despite the arrival of a new search team, authorities now consider it unlikely that the missing hiker is still alive.

17 May, 10:34 — 17 May, 10:34

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Growing fears for Dutch man gone missing on Saba; New search team arrives on island

Dutch authorities and local teams on Saba have shifted from a rescue to a recovery operation for 53-year-old Erik Matthijsen, a missing experienced hiker and senior paramedic, after more than 82 ho

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First report: nos · 17 May, 03:28|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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nos17 May, 03:28First to report

'Onwaarschijnlijk dat vermiste Nederlandse wandelaar op Saba nog leeft'

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Search Continues for Missing Dutch Hiker on Saba Amid Grim Outlook

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Growing fears for Dutch man gone missing on Saba; New search team arrives on island

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'Onwaarschijnlijk dat vermiste Nederlandse wandelaar op Saba nog leeft'

Growing fears for Dutch man gone missing on Saba; New search team arrives on island

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