Police in Spain are seeking information about a British man who has been missing since approximately September 20. Marc Tulloch Hewson, 63, hailing from Wantage, Oxfordshire, was last spotted in Torrevieja, located south of Alicante. His wife Catherine and acquaintances on the Costa Blanca, where Marc resided, have turned to social media, urging individuals with any relevant details to come forward.
The Civil Guard has issued a public appeal regarding Marc’s disappearance, confirming that their investigation is ongoing. They mentioned, “Our inquiry into the vanishing of Marc Tulloch Hewson, 63, continues. He disappeared on September 19 near Torrevieja University Hospital.”
A police representative stated, “Evidence suggests that the missing individual was present in the areas of Jardin del Mar I and Laguna Salada residential estates in Torrevieja on the morning of September 20. At that time, he was donning black shorts, without a shirt or shoes. Searches have been ongoing in those regions as well as Orihuela Costa, with locals being interviewed.”
A picture of Marc has been circulated via an Interior Ministry website, describing him as 1.75 meters tall, weighing around 70 kilograms, with straight blond hair and blue eyes.
In a previous appeal on a Facebook group for expats, Fiona Crowther expressed, “Together we can locate Marc. Your assistance is invaluable. His wife, Catherine, myself, and all of Marc’s friends sincerely appreciate everyone’s efforts in searching, liking, sharing, and commenting. Please continue to assist.”
Beth Hewerdine has also requested information online, stating, “Please aid in finding Marc Tulloch Hewson, who has been missing since September 20 in Costa Blanca, Spain. He is vulnerable and without medication—any shares or sightings could greatly assist.”
Additional reports, describing Marc as “friendly and approachable,” indicate that he left home on September 18 and did not return, subsequently being picked up by an ambulance later that evening. Allegedly, he was discharged from Torrevieja Hospital around 2 am the next day but vanished before the ambulance arrived to transport him home.
This development follows the miraculous rescue of jet ski rider Layonel Ramirez Collado, 27, who was found alive three days after disappearing off the Canary Islands. Collado had been adrift in the Atlantic Ocean but was rescued after signaling to a passing plane. Despite being dehydrated and sunburned, he remained conscious while waiting for rescue.
