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Search Intensifies for missing Doctor in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
February 6, 2026 – A large-scale search is underway in the alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of France for Philippe Guillaume, a 70-year-old retired doctor from Malijai.Guillaume was last seen on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, after being dropped off by his daughter for a walk near the village bakery.
Timeline of Events
According to reports, Guillaume was last seen around 2:00 PM on February 5th. His daughter left him near the bakery in Malijai, anticipating a short walk. When he failed to return by evening, his family alerted authorities around 6:30-7:00 PM. Initial search efforts were hampered by adverse weather conditions on Thursday evening.
Search Operations
Gendarmerie and fire services launched a extensive search operation on Friday, February 6th, focusing on the mountainous terrain between Malijai and L’Escale. The search teams utilized canine units and drones to cover the challenging landscape. Despite these efforts, the search proved unsuccessful.