Matt Opperman, a father of two and a highly experienced bicycle mechanic with a career spanning over two decades, has not been heard from since Jan. His vehicle was recently found near Castillo de Segura de La Sierra, which ignited a rallying of search and rescue teams to locate the year-old mountain biker.
His friends and family have sparked a social media campaign calling for help locating Opperman. View the original article to see embedded media.
Matt is a competent cyclist and in excellent physical condition, making the situation even more worrying. Opperman is a member of the SpainDh cycling club, which guides and arranges mountain bike adventures through the area, so he is no stranger to the environment. He often sets out for long and remote rides in the area, and it is unknown if Matt had a form of satellite communication, which would have likely already been used to contact friends and family.
Two search parties have been organized, with around regional responders involved in the search of the mountains in that area. The search and rescue efforts are scheduled to take place this weekend, Sat.
Guardia Civil officers and the deployment of a search and rescue helicopter have conducted initial search efforts. The rugged landscape and dense tree coverage make locating anything from the air difficult, which has led to the organization of these two ground operations to find Matt.
