As time went by, it became more difficult to keep our hopes up about Emiliano Sala's whereabouts. Today, the fears of those close to the footballer have been confirmed, as the Guernsey Police department has revealed that the efforts to find the missing plane that carried Sala from Nantes to Cardiff will cease.
The press release shares in detail the efforts made to find Sala or the pilot Dave Ibbotson alive. Yesterday, the Guernsey PD revealed that the main focus of the search had changed on Day 2, since it became a "recovery" operation involving the aircraft or any remains of it.
As of now, Guernsey PD officers believe that the chances of finding Sala or the pilot alive are "extremely remote".
3.15pm Update.
— Guernsey Police (@GuernseyPolice) January 24, 2019
Please read the attached statement.
Unless there is a significant development, there will be no further updates pic.twitter.com/jbEIFMB3zi
One of the possibilities to find Sala alive pointed out to the deserted island of Burhou. The officers in charge of this search have ruled out that Sala, the pilot or the plane could be there after conducting a thorough search.
1.20pm update
— Guernsey Police (@GuernseyPolice) January 24, 2019
The island of Burhou has been searched by foot. No trace of the aircraft or those on board has been found.
Further information will be released once it is available.
