Relatives of the explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes have told the BBC they do not know where he is and have described being unable to visit him as 'very painful', according to BBC News and BBC Sport.
A friend of Sir Ranulph Fiennes said they want to see him 'safe and well', according to Sky News.
The Mirror reported mystery surrounding claims that Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been 'kept in care homes under fake names', though it noted police have said he is safe.
The Independent reported that Sir Ranulph Fiennes is believed to be living 'back home' at a remote farmhouse in Shropshire.
How each side covered it
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- The Independent reported he is believed to be living at a farmhouse in Shropshire.
- The Mirror reported claims he was kept in care homes under fake names.
- The Mirror noted police have said he is safe despite the mystery.
“Mystery as Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'kept in care homes under fake names' but cops insist he's safe” — The Mirror
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- BBC News and BBC Sport reported relatives saying they do not know his whereabouts.
- Relatives told the BBC it is 'very painful' not being able to visit him.
- Sky News reported a friend saying they want to see him 'safe and well'.
“'We don't know where he is,' relatives of Sir Ranulph Fiennes tell BBC” — BBC Sport
Questions readers ask
What happened with Sir Ranulph Fiennes?
Relatives and a friend of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes have raised concerns about not knowing his whereabouts or being able to visit him, while police have said he is safe, according to the BBC, Sky News and the Mirror.
Where is Sir Ranulph Fiennes believed to be?
The Independent reported he is believed to be living at a remote farmhouse in Shropshire, while the Mirror reported unverified claims that he had been kept in care homes under false names.
What did relatives tell the BBC?
Relatives told the BBC it is 'very painful' not being able to visit Sir Ranulph Fiennes and said they do not know where he is, according to BBC News and BBC Sport.
Have police commented on his safety?
According to the Mirror, police have said Sir Ranulph Fiennes is safe, despite mystery over claims about his living arrangements.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The IndependentLeft-leaningSir Ranulph Fiennes believed to be living ‘back home’ at remote Shropshire farmhouse
- The MirrorLeft-leaningMystery as Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'kept in care homes under fake names' but cops insist he's safe
- BBC NewsCenterFamily of British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes say they don't know where he is
- BBC SportCenterFamily of British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes say they don't know where he is
- Sky NewsCenterSir Ranulph Fiennes' friend wants to see him 'safe and well'