Cyclist Missing in the Bovec Region of Slovenia
Miroslav Hutira, a 43-year-old Slovak resident of Italy, was reported missing on Tuesday, June 17, 2026, after embarking on a cycling trip through Slovenia. Mr. Hutira began his journey on Friday, June 12, 2026, with his bike, traveling from PU Nova Gorica towards Tolmin.
According to a statement from the Police University of Nova Gorica, he continued his route on Saturday, June 13, 2026, cycling approximately 6.28 kilometers from Tolmin towards Loga pod Mangartom (a municipality within Bovec). His cycling application indicated he was headed towards this destination, anticipating arrival after several hours. Around 7:00 PM on Saturday, Mr.
Hutira contacted relatives, requesting accommodation in the Bovec area. Following this communication, his mobile phone lost signal and became unreachable. Relatives subsequently contacted authorities on Tuesday afternoon, learning that Mr.
Hutira was located within the specified area. The search and investigation are ongoing. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and are working to ensure his safe return.
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