British TV presenter Michael Mosley was still missing on the mountainous Greek island of Symi as of Friday.

British TV presenter Michael Mosley was still missing on the mountainous Greek island of Symi as of Friday.Credit:AP

Symi is about 16 kilometres long and has 2500 residents. Its remote beaches were filled with sunbathers on Friday.

Papakalodoukas doubted foul play,saying:“We have zero crime on our island. We are a small community and we are all upset.”

Mosley has appeared on British programs including the BBC seriesTrust Me,I’m a Doctor,the BBC’sThe One Show and ITV’sThis Morning. He popularised the 5:2 diet,which endorses intermittent fasting.

Reuters,AP

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