Seven Months After Disappearance of Pole in Italy, Sister Retraces His Final Route

Diana Brożek has announced she is retracing the path of her brother, Karol Brożek, who disappeared in Italy seven months ago, days after he was last seen leaving his camper van.

New details in the search

Diana Brożek shared updates on the search on June 19. It has been seven months since 44-year-old Karol Brożek went missing. Records from his laptop, left inside his camper, show he consulted ChatGPT about trail safety and weather conditions for his dogs, then mapped a route on the Komoot application at 7:50 a.m. before leaving the vehicle.

Evidence from the camper van

Security footage last recorded Karol Brożek on November 19 leaving his camper with two dogs. The vehicle was later discovered containing his mobile phone, a rental agreement, and his identification. One of the dogs was found during the subsequent search, but the whereabouts of Brożek and the second animal remain unknown.

Timeline of the disappearance

Brożek last contacted his family on November 18. His relatives were notified that the abandoned camper had been found on November 24 and filed an official missing person report with the police and the Polish embassy in Italy the following day.

Background of the traveler

Karol Brożek, who collaborated with a dog training school, began a tour of Europe in October. In a final social media post dated October 31, he indicated he did not plan to return to Poland immediately, noting a need for personal time while expressing his continued dedication to working with dogs.