The mother of a British man who went missing while on holiday in Sardinia has told her son “not to be afraid” and “to look for someone for help”.
Michael Frison, from Chard, Somerset, went missing after going for a walk in the countryside near Luras on July 13.
The 25-year-old, who grew up in Bristol, was visiting relatives and volunteering on a farm in the northern part of the Italian island. A police search for Mr Frison was suspended on Friday.
His mother, Cristina Pittalis, begged her son to contact her.
She said Mr Frison’s younger brother Emanuele was “suffering in his absence”.
“I know you’re alive. I’ve been looking for you and I’m very worried,” she said.
“I understand how close you two are, and he loves you very much.
“I feel in my heart that you are alive.”
‘I miss you’
Ms Pittalis, who flew to the island, said her son had left his phone, laptop and ID at his accommodation.
“I know that seeing civil servants or even the Carabinieri (police) looking for you can scare you,” she said.
“You don’t need to be afraid of being found. Don’t hesitate to approach someone for help if you need water or food.
“Remember how much Emanuele is suffering from your absence. He even sent you a voice message.
In the voicemail, his brother tells him, “I miss you, come home.
“Whoever receives this message, look for my brother and tell him that I was the one who sent this message.
“Tell him my name. Tell him I miss him and that I love him.”
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