Tom Frischke, the brother of missing German tourist Nick Frischke, has asked that the family be given space while police continue their investigations into his disappearance.
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‘The family of ours would like to have a little peace,’ he said. ‘We hope hour by hour that my brother comes home alive. The search measures by the police and aid organisations are ongoing.’
‘Around 80 messages and calls come from various private individuals and media every day. For interviews, questions or if you just want to help, please contact the local police.
‘Thank you for your understanding.’
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The search shifted to Hout Bay last week, with rescuers suspecting that he might be somewhere along the Hangberg trail between Hout Bay and Sandy Bay.
Nick went missing on 14 February after checking into an Airbnb in Pinelands on 6 February.
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has also joined the search which police confirmed is still underway.
‘SAPS can confirm that the disappearance of Nick Frischke is still under investigation, and he remains to be found,’ police said on Tuesday.
‘Part of this investigation is a full-scale search by SAPS and other role-players where all avenues are pursued in a bid to find the missing person.’
Meanwhile, the NSRI said two rescue crafts from Hout Bay, accompanied by police divers, were conducting search efforts from the sea side along the Karbonkelberg.
A Western Cape Government Health EMS rescue squad drone team, EMS rescue squad trail search and rescue team, a police K9 search and rescue team, WSAR (wilderness search and rescue) members and WSAR K9 search and rescue were also deployed and continuing to conduct extensive search efforts.
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Picture: Tom Frischke / Facebook