Missing man Benjamin Ross has been found alive in Majorca, 12 days after vanishing. The news came hours after his mum Felix flew to the holiday island to hep with the search for her son.
He has been treated for dehydration and exhaustion, but it is hoped that he will be back to the UK as soon as possible.
The 26-year-old aspiring barrister had travelled to the Spanish island for a holiday in June to visit a friend, before extending his stay and finding temporary accommodation. He was staying in Palma, the capital of the island – but hasn’t been heard from for nearly two weeks after he lost contact with his terrified mum Felix. Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news.
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After reporting Ben missing to Greater Manchester Police and the Foreign Office, Felix Robinson flew out to Majorca on Saturday to begin ‘door to door’ searches for her son. Felix, who had been left ‘terrified’ by her son’s sudden and ‘out of character’ disappearance.
She told The Sun: “I’m so incredibly grateful for all the help and support we’ve received. Everyone has been truly incredible. We are so relieved to have found him and are now focused on getting him back to full health and home safe and well.”
A GoFundMe page had been set up and helped Felix with the cost of accommodation, flights and food during her stay in Majorca.
In an update to the GoFundMe late on Monday, pal Carla Speight said he was reunited with his “incredibly relieved” mum.
Carla wrote: “Ben has been FOUND! Today Ben was at the British Consulate in Palma Majorca and met with Felix who is incredibly relieved at the sight of her son and being able to hug him.
“For now, Felix and her family are requesting some privacy whilst they get Ben back to full strength and home, and they want to extend their thanks to the press, media and public for all their support in finding him.
“They now have the task of arranging an emergency passport alongside making sure he is well enough to fly home following treatment for dehydration and exhaustion.
“Donations to the GoFundMe that was set up by friends will be donated to Andy’s Man Club once they arrive home over the next week.”
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