Tom Doherty, a 67-year-old retired British doctor from St Albans, has gone missing while hiking and camping near Col d'Escots in the French Pyrenees. Doherty last contacted his family on Tuesday, August 6, via WhatsApp, saying he had fallen and could not move. His family, including his daughter Rachel, has issued an urgent appeal and joined the ongoing search involving dogs and helicopters. Doherty, an experienced walker and respected tropical medicine consultant, had been sending photos of the scenery before his final distress message. His car and tent have been found, but the search continues as the family remains extremely concerned for his welfare.