A multi-agency search operation is underway for a Czech tourist who has been missing from her holiday accommodation in John O’Groats for nearly a week.
Zuzana Gabrisova, 48, arrived in Wick by train at around 5pm on Friday, October 2. She was last seen at her accommodation at around 4pm on Tuesday, October 6, and has not been seen or heard from since.
Believed to have headed to Sannick Bay
Police believe she may have headed out on a hike and may have travelled to the Sannick Bay area. A major search is currently underway, with Coastguard, mountain rescue teams, and Police Scotland's Dive and Marine Unit all drafted in.
Zuzana is described as white, around 5ft 6ins, with brown curly hair. It isn’t known what she may be wearing, but she is believed to be carrying walking equipment and a rucksack.
Police urge public to come forward
Inspector Daniel Jack said: “We are very concerned for Zuzana’s wellbeing and we urge anyone who has seen her since 4pm on Tuesday, 6 October, to please contact us.
“We believe she headed to the Sannick Bay area and officers are carrying out extensive enquiries in the area, with support from the Coastguard, Dive and Marine Unit, and local mountain rescue teams.
“Anyone with information that may assist our inquiry should contact 101, quoting incident number 1809 of Wednesday, 7 October, 2026.”
