Help Find Johann Williams: Missing Alert Issued for 21-year-old German Tourist Who Disappeared While Hiking in Crete

Johann Williams Found Dead in Samaria Gorge

• Johann Wolfgang Williams (in Greek Γιόχαν Βόλφγκανγκ Γουίλιαμς), a 21-year-old German national, went missing on February 13, 2025, in Crete.
• His car was found at a parking lot near the Samaria Gorge entrance in Omalos, Chania.
• Details of his clothing on the day of his disappearance remain unknown.
• The family fears for his safety; assistance from “The Smile of the Child” has been requested.
• Citizens can report tips via the National Missing Adults Helpline – 1017 or the Missing Alert app.
• Updates and live information are available via the Missing Alert app.

On the morning of February 13, 2025, Johann Wolfgang Williams, a 21-year-old German national, disappeared from the Xyloskalo area near the entrance to the Samaria Gorge in Chania, Crete. Witnesses confirmed he parked his vehicle in an outdoor lot close to the National Park’s entrance before heading toward the gorge’s entry point. However, his current location remains unknown.

The organization “The Smile of the Child” was informed of Johann’s disappearance on February 17, 2025. At the family’s request, his information has been publicly shared due to concerns that his life may be in danger.

Johann Wolfgang Williams is 1.80 meters tall, has a slim build, blue eyes, and long brown hair. Unfortunately, it is unclear what he was wearing on the day he went missing.

How to Help and Get Updates

Anyone who has information about Johann’s whereabouts is urged to take action.

• Contact “The Smile of the Child” at any time via the National Hotline for Missing Adults – 1017.
• Inform local police stations across Greece.
• Use the Missing Alert app, which provides real-time updates and tools to help with the search. Download it for Android or Apple devices.

The public is also asked to share this information widely and assist by posting Missing Alert posters. If Johann is found, another announcement will follow with instructions to remove any shared materials.