Day 18: Rescuers Still Searching for Missing 13-year-old Boy

18 days have passed since rescuers and family members began searching for a missing 13-year-old boy in the Svaneti region, western Georgia. 

Ilia Pilpani left his home in Svaneti on a bicycle on July 18.

Reportedly, the teenager had some arguments with his family members right before his disappearance.

Dozens of rescuers are involved in search operations, and drones are also being used.

In addition to Svaneti, search operations are underway along the Black Sea coast.

An investigation into the teenager's disappearance has been launched under Article 143, which envisages the unlawful deprivation of liberty of a minor.

By Ana Dumbadze 

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