A British tourist has disappeared while traveling in Southeast Asia after his last contact on Christmas Day through FaceTime. Mark Counsell, aged 31 and hailing from Pontypool, South Wales, is suspected to be in either Thailand or the Kuala Lumpur region of Malaysia. His family last interacted with him via a video call on December 25, and he has since been reported missing. Gwent Police are actively trying to locate him.
According to a Gwent Police representative, “We are seeking assistance in locating Mark Counsell, 31, who has been reported missing. Mark was last observed on Thursday, December 25, during a video call, as he has been touring Thailand recently.”
Mark is a Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a medium build, and was wearing a khaki Fred Perry T-shirt during his last sighting.
Individuals with any information on his whereabouts are encouraged to contact Gwent Police at 101 or send a direct message through social media, mentioning log reference 2600001644. Police have also directly appealed to Mark to reach out.
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