Friends of Igor Holewiński Raise Over €13,000 to Hire Specialized Search Team
Friends of 31-year-old Polish tourist Igor Holewiński, who went missing in Madeira on Sunday morning, have raised 55,800 zł (about €13,000) to bring a private rescue team to the island. The team is described as specialized to handle difficult mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions.
First Members of Private Rescue Team to Arrive Tomorrow, Sister Confirms
Olga Holewińska, Igor’s sister, told Diário de Notícias Madeira that the first people start arriving tomorrow and the rest possibly on Saturday. The private team is expected to join the ongoing official search efforts as soon as they arrive.
Friends Plan Additional Drone Team and Volunteers to Assist in Search Operations
The group of friends also intends to hire another team of drones to locate Igor. They said they feel “desperate” because they have no information about his whereabouts and are seeking every available resource to find him. A public appeal on social media by Igor’s sister has asked volunteers with a drone and a camera or ideally thermal imaging to help with the rescue efforts.
Drone Operators needed, can you help?
We are looking for drone operators - urgent help needed in the search for IgorIgor went missing on November 2nd (Sunday) in the area of Levada dos Tornos / PR9 / near Pico Ruivo.
Search efforts are ongoing, but so far he has not been found.
We are currently looking for people on Madeira who have drones and could help scan the area from above.
Equipment with thermal imaging would be especially helpful, but any drone with a good camera can make a difference.
The police have been informed that our drones may operate in the search area.
If you are on Madeira and able to assist, please send us a private message.
After contacting us, we will provide more details about the search areas and coordination.
Every bit of help matters
Olga Holewińska, Facebook
Official Search Efforts Include Police, Civil Protection, and Forestry Services
The Portuguese Police Search and Rescue team is already involved in the operation, supported by the Regional Civil Protection Service, the National Republican Guard, the Forest Police, and the Institute for Forests and Nature Conservation. Authorities have described the terrain and weather as making the search “extremely difficult.”
Source: Diário de Notícias Madeira
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