FEARS are rising for a Dutch expat who vanished on Tenerife following a visit to the hospital.
Derk Jan van Dijk, 63, has been dwelling on the Spanish vacation island for a few years and suffers from ‘critical’ well being points.
In keeping with an enchantment, he was admitted to a public hospital in El Mojon on February 23, and was final seen two days in a while Avenida Juan Carlos I in Los Cristianos, within the south of the island.
Lacking Individuals Tenerife mentioned: “Derk Jan van Dijk, who’s a 63-year-old Dutch citizen dwelling in Tenerife for a few years, who was suffered critical well being issues, and was admitted to the general public hospital at El Mojon on February 23.
“He was final seen in Avenida Juan Carlos I in Los Cristianos at round 7.30am on Tuesday February 25, 2025.
“Derk has gray hair, is 1.8m tall and makes use of a mobility scooter as he’s unable to stroll any distance.
He has no everlasting residence, so could also be presently homeless.
“His acquaintances in Tenerife haven’t heard from him since his admittance to hospital, as he doesn’t reply to telephone calls or messages, although he has been seen in Avenida Juan Carlos.
“His look could differ from the pictures as he has misplaced weight and may additionally be lacking a entrance tooth.
“His household is extraordinarily involved about his well-being and have made official worldwide Lacking Individuals report.”
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