Young woman (not a pilgrim) missing near Grado (Primitivo)

[David Tallan]

I just saw this notice that [name and photo removed by moderator] is missing since Tuesday (St. James Day), last seen in an albergue near Grado on the Camino Primitivo.

The contact numbers listed are police numbers, so I thought it would be safe (and hopefully useful) to share.

I know there is a rule about sharing photos of people without permission, but I'm hoping the circumstances are extenuating. If not, I promise not to do it again.

If you have any information or leads contact the police:
091

 

[C clearly]

Where did you see this notice?

 

[David Tallan]

Where did you see this notice?

In a Facebook Camino Primitivo group. Had the message directed reports to individuals (e.g. family) rather than the police, I would have been more reluctant to spread it around.

 

[Tassie Kaz]

Let's just hope for the best possible outcome.
@David Tallan, for those of us who don't do Facebook, could you please post any updates?
As a solo female walker, these stories are always concerning but we will not let it stop us...will we ladies?

 

[KLM72]

Where did you see this notice?

It’s making the rounds on FB groups, someone who identified as her friend says her belongings were found in Grado and is spreading the word.

 

[dbier]

That's pretty concerning, given that I was hoping to be in Grado on September 16th...and I don't have FB.

 

[Mananath]

It’s making the rounds on FB groups, someone who identified as her friend says her belongings were found in Grado and is spreading the word.

That is the most concerning part, that her belongings were found.

 

[C clearly]

I think we should avoid talk and conjecture about the missing person. Anyone who has information should contact the police numbers. Otherwise, let's wait and hope for good news.

 

[wisepilgrim]

To be clear this is not a missing pilgrim, but rather a traveler that has stopped contact while en route from place to place.

 

[David Tallan]

To be clear this is not a missing pilgrim, but rather a traveler that has stopped contact while en route from place to place.

I'm not speculating either way, but if her belongings were left behind (which has been reported both on social media and as confirmed in the local press) that would argue against this interpretation of the situation.

Whatever the situation, if anyone has information it is unlikely to hurt to share it with the police in this case. And if anyone should meet her it is probably best to let her know that people are concerned.

 

[Bradypus]

The website of La Nueva Espana is now publicising the search

 

[shefollowsshells]

To be clear this is not a missing pilgrim, but rather a traveler that has stopped contact while en route from place to place.

And if the case please delete this post to honor her. I pray this is the case, and if known let a girl travel in peace and delete this mention IF the case!

 

[shefollowsshells]

That is the most concerning part, that her belongings were found.

I can’t, necessarily, say I agree, I don’t know how they were found… in the woods scattered about? Or in a donation box at an Albergue?
Edited to add the word necessarily…

 

[Camino Chrissy]

The article said her backpack was found, but didn't mention if it was empty.

 

[asl]

To be clear this is not a missing pilgrim, but rather a traveler that has stopped contact while en route from place to place.

The article reports she is a pilgrim.

 

[wisepilgrim]

The article reports she is a pilgrim.

On the early morning posts that appeared on a Facebook group the OP said that she was traveling between Porto and Ribadeo (Grado feels off course) and was not a pilgrim. I trusted that they knew more than I did, and I imagine that the news article made the same assumption as most pilgrims did.

Any missing person of concern, I only meant to say that her presence on a camino route was coincidental.

 

[Luka]

I can’t say I agree, I don’t know how they were found… in the woods scattered about? Or in a donation box at an Albergue?

In the news article it is stated as follows:

'Según fuentes del concejo, la hallaron en el prao de las fiestas celebradas recientemente en la villa moscona.'

So according to local sources her backpack was found in the meadow where the village of Grado recently celebrated fiestas.

 

[shefollowsshells]

In the news article it is stated as follows:

'Según fuentes del concejo, la hallaron en el prao de las fiestas celebradas recientemente en la villa moscona.'

So according to local sources her backpack was found in the meadow where the village of Grado recently celebrated fiestas.

THIS , I agree is concerning…

 

[C clearly]

There is very limited solid information available about this situation. We are usually reluctant to have photos and personal information posted when someone goes missing, to respect the privacy of individuals who might simply have chosen not to communicate with others. It is hard to balance this against legitimate concerns about safety. In this case, the privacy has certainly already been lost, so we will leave the notice up at this time.

If you have any information, please call the Policia Nacional number 091.

Meanwhile, on the forum, the less conjecture and theorizing, the better.

 

[shefollowsshells]

There is very limited solid information available about this situation. We are usually reluctant to have photos and personal information posted when someone goes missing, to respect the privacy of individuals who might simply have chosen not to communicate with others. It is hard to balance this against legitimate concerns about safety. In this case, the privacy has certainly already been lost, so we will leave the notice up at this time.

If you have any information, please call the Policia Nacional number 091.

Meanwhile, on the forum, the less conjecture and theorizing, the better.

I would agree with this “ at this time”, but hope it the end there’s a sigh of relief and it comes down.

 

[MinaKamina]

The family of a young German woman who was on the Camino Primitivo has sent a message of help to locate her, as there has been no information on her whereabouts since last Tuesday, when she contacted them by phone from Grado.

The statement released by her relatives indicated that the young woman had spent the night in a hostel in the town of Grado, but sources close to the case say that she is not registered in any accommodation in the town, either public or private. Last Tuesday, the young woman was seen crying in the centre of the village, so municipal staff were notified, in case she had any problems that needed support. When they arrived, they only found her backpack.

Since then there has been no news of her whereabouts, so the family has asked the public for help in locating her. The Guardia Civil has begun the search.

 

[Linda693]

The article reports she is a pilgrim.

From my understanding the notice is being posted in Camino groups in the hopes she will be found. In addition she has not been classified by her friends and family as a pilgrim although reported she was last seen in an albergue.

 

[asl]

This article indicates her backpack was found in the village square, while earlier articles indicated it was found in a meadow.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

This article indicates her backpack was found in the village square, while earlier articles indicated it was found in a meadow.

I also noticed this same discrepancy. Hope all is well with the young lady.

 

[MinaKamina]

This article indicates her backpack was found in the village square, while earlier articles indicated it was found in a meadow.

There is a square with a park with trees and a meadow in front of the albergue.
Don't know if the backpack was found there, but as long as those who found it remember the location, the Guardia Civíl will have some solid data to work on.

 

[C clearly]

The person who first posted the "missing" poster on Facebook has now said that the missing peregrina has communicated with her family/friends. No other information is given.

I'm sure we are all very interested and concerned about her welfare, and relieved to hear this news, but it should now be a private matter. We will remove the identifying information from this thread. If anything new comes up that is relevant to us, just let a moderator know and we can re-open the thread.

 

[C clearly]

I have been told that the family of this young woman has heard briefly from her, but they still don't know where she is and they continue to be worried.

If anyone has information on a young German woman in distress, please contact the Policia Nacional at 091.

 

[dick bird]

We have been given word that Tamana has contacted her family and is safe and well. Thank you all for your concern and help.

 

[trecile]

For more information - here is a news article that says the Guardia Civil and Portuguese police have found Tamara in Portugal - safe and in good health apparently.

La Guardia Civil localiza en Portugal a una peregrina alemana desaparecida hace 15 días en Grado

La Guardia Civil ha localizado tras quince días de búsqueda a una mujer alemana desaparecida mientras...

www.europapress.es