María del Carmen Díaz Granado, 70, was last seen on Albarrada Street in El Saucejo as she headed to the village of La Mezquitilla. A search operation with local police and volunteers is ongoing without success.
The town of El Saucejo, in the Sierra Sur of Seville, has been experiencing an intense search effort since Monday to locate María del Carmen Díaz Granado, a 70-year-old resident who has not been heard from since she left her home. The woman set off on foot towards the village of La Mezquitilla, about two kilometres from the urban centre, but never arrived at her destination.
According to local police sources, the last sighting of María del Carmen was on Albarrada Street, in the western area of the municipality. She was wearing maroon clothing and comfortable shoes, details that authorities have shared to aid in her identification. Since then, a large operation consisting of local police officers and numerous volunteer residents has been searching the area without success.
The search operation was initiated as soon as the disappearance was reported and has remained active throughout the night on Monday. Teams have thoroughly combed the entire route the woman might have taken, as well as the surrounding areas, but have yet to find any trace of her.
The village of La Mezquitilla, located about two kilometres from the urban centre of El Saucejo, is a small rural settlement accessed by dirt roads and low mountainous areas. The terrain, with its elevations and vegetation, complicates the search efforts, which are being conducted with human resources and off-road vehicles.
Authorities have made an urgent appeal to the public for anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of María del Carmen Díaz Granado to contact the local police or call emergency number 112. Citizen cooperation is crucial in such situations, especially in a rural environment where testimonies from locals and drivers can be decisive.
El Saucejo is a municipality of about 4,200 inhabitants, located on the border with the province of Málaga, and its economy is primarily based on agriculture and olive growing. The disappearance of a resident has shocked the community, which has rallied to assist in the search. On social media, numerous messages of support and sharing of the missing person's photograph are aimed at helping to locate her.
The local police are maintaining the search operation and do not rule out expanding it in the coming hours if no results are obtained. So far, there has been no report of the involvement of the Civil Guard units, although their incorporation is not ruled out if the situation requires it. The priority is to locate María del Carmen alive and in good health.
Such disappearances involving elderly individuals, especially when they occur in rural areas and under adverse weather conditions, require a swift and coordinated response. In this case, the immediate activation of local residents and the police has allowed the search to begin without delay, but the passing hours without news increase the concern.
Anyone with any information can contact the local police of El Saucejo or call 112. The cooperation of everyone is essential to find María del Carmen.
