Saba Finds

17/05/2026

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16/05/2026

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davidsbeenhere.com was on Saba! Of course he came to hang out with Wim and Hermes at the Dive Bar where he enjoyed Tropics Cafe dishes and a Deep Dive Brewing Co beer flight!

https://youtu.be/GLNR2YqzxqY?si=FjovHp3xcSJSHFXo&t=2237

Enjoy the video and watch the full thing to see all the cool places and dishes Saba has to offer.

16/05/2026

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We are making an urgent call to all residents to check camera footage on May 13th anytime from 11:00 a.m. until midnight in the area of Well’s Bay area and in The Bottom as we continue our search for Mr. Erik Matthijssen.

He was last seen at 11:00 a.m. at Well’s Bay on Wednesday May 13th, wearing a grey t-shirt, black shorts and a black backpack.

If you have may have spotted him on your camera, or gave him a ride on that day, please contact 911.

At daybreak, search teams were again deployed to find Mr. Erik Matthijsen along the Middle Island trail and its surrounding areas. Teams are currently traversing, both on and off the designated trails to possible venture and viewpoints, through rugged landscape in some areas. Specially trained dogs from St. Martin Fire Department have also arrived on island to further assist in the search and have been deployed.

Yesterday, two helicopters were used to comb the area while ground teams continued the search.

As of 11:00 a.m. today marks 72 hours since Mr. Matthijsen was last seen, on his way to hike in the Wells Bay area.

We will continue to update the public as the situation progresses.

15/05/2026

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Following another full day of searching, Mr. Matthijsen has not yet been found. Teams have been extensively thorough in their search for him on and off trails, checking possible venture points and viewpoints. The helicopter of the contractor of the Mt. Scenery tower project has been used, as well as the medical evacuation helicopter for more aerial support. Marines are still checking trails on the ground and making observations with drones.

Yesterday, these efforts were also combined with coastal checks from the Coast Guard’s boat, the DASH patrol airplane, and rangers from Saba Conservation Foundation leading hikes on all possible trails that Mr. Matthijsen could have traversed. The search location was narrowed down to the Middle Island Trail and its surrounding areas.

Early in the day tomorrow, ground teams will continue the search, with guides from SCF. We are also actively exploring all other avenues that could assist with finding Mr. Matthijsen.

15/05/2026

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From early this morning, the search has been ongoing for Erik Matthijsen, who was last seen in the Wells Bay Area going for a hike on Wednesday May 13 at 11:00 a.m.

After narrowing down the search area yesterday, ground teams have been rechecking those identified trails and possible venture and viewpoints. Throughout the day, the helicopter of the contractor from the Mount Scenery Project and a helicopter from VWS will be used for the search.

We will continue to update the public as the search progresses.

14/05/2026

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We wish to inform the public that the search for Mr. Erik Matthijsen is ongoing. Despite extensive search efforts carried out since this morning Mr. Matthijsen has not yet been located.

Several experienced teams, with guidance from the Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF), have participated in trail searches, and were able to narrow down the search to the region between Middle Island and the Sulphur Mine Trail.

Specific coastal areas have been searched from the sea with the assistance of the Coast Guard vessel and drones, while aerial teams checked below and around the trails, using the helicopter from the contractor involved with the Mount Scenery Tower Project. Additionally, the DASH patrol airplane was utilized by the Coast Guard to provide aerial footage.

We once again remind the public that they are advised to not enter the trails in the search area or conduct independent searches. This is essential for everyone’s safety.

The Ladder Bay trail will be reopened from tomorrow morning for public use.

Read more here: https://www.sabagov.nl/management-organization/office-of-communication-public-relations/public-notices/update-2-missing-hiker

14/05/2026

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14/05/2026

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Missing Hiker Alert 🚨

We have received reports that a visitor, Erik Matthijsen (as seen in the photo) went on a hike earlier in the day around the Wells Bay Area and has not yet returned.

We are asking anyone who may have seen him today to please alert us via 911.

We also advise the public that no one should venture onto the trails to look for the hiker, and that a full coordinated search will be underway in the morning, if required. Crisis partners will also meet this evening to plan ahead.

13/05/2026

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09/05/2026

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07/05/2026

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