# Disappearance of Serbian tourist in Spain

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disappearance-of-serbian-tourist-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-13T11:57:35.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Petar Ilić, a 75-year-old man from Svilajnac, Serbia, went missing on October 4 in Estepona, Spain, while on vacation. He was last seen near a city promenade after leaving his group to retrieve a forgotten mobile phone. After losing contact with his companions, he reportedly walked toward a nearby wooded area.

Following a nine-day disappearance, Ilić was located at the Malaga airport. His family confirmed he is safe and healthy, noting that he had not been robbed. While he was reunited with his son and prepared to return to Serbia, the specific details of his whereabouts during the nine days remain unknown.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Petar Ilić found alive after nine-day disappearance in Spain

Petar Ilić, a 73-year-old Serbian man missing for nine days in Spain, has been found alive and is awaiting a flight home from Malaga airport.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/petar-ili-found-alive-after-nine-day-disappearance-in-spain

### 2026-10-10: Serbian man missing in Estepona, Spain

A 75-year-old Serbian man, Petar Ilić, has disappeared in Estepona, Spain, after walking toward a wooded area during a group vacation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-man-missing-in-estepona-spain

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