The above link is to an article published today indicating the terrain search for Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers would continue at it's present level for 3 more days. Authorities are stating they have no indication that the disappearance is related to a kidnapping, and choose not to speculate where there are no clues. The only concrete evidence they have is sworn statements from people who declared they saw the women enter the Pianista trail. They continue to treat the matter as one of search and rescue based upon evidence the women did enter the Pianista trail.
The article also makes mention of a directive from President Martinelli that the search continue this additional time, and that the agencies not skimp on resources. Apparently 150 people have been involved in rescue efforts to date. The article indicates all the trails of the Volcan Baru National Park have been trekked. At this point the plan is to to cover with air and ground forces the route from Bocas del Toro to Boquete to rule out any other point.
After this ongoing effort the decison will be made to pass the case on to the Public Ministry, and it will continue to be monitored, given that all possible hiking spots have been covered and investigated. They don't hesitate to mention that many of the volunteers who have participated in the search efforts also work as trail guides and will be continuing to walk the trails on a frequent basis and remain cognizant of the fact the women are still missing.
Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers arrived in Boquete on March 29th and went missing on April 1, 2014.
