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Emiliano Sala Search Called off by Authorities After Plane Went Missing

The search for the missing plane carrying Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala was officially called off on Thursday.

The Guernsey Police released the following statement regarding the decision:

Guernsey Police

3.15pm Update. Please read the attached statement. Unless there is a significant development, there will be no further updates https://t.co/jbEIFMB3zi

As seen in the following video from ITV News, search plane pilot Mike Tidd said there is "absolutely no chance" of finding Sala or the pilot of the missing plane alive at this stage:

ITV News Channel TV

Mike Tidd, the pilot flying the Channel Islands Air Search plane looking for the missing Piper PA-46 Malibu says "there is absolutely no chance of finding anybody alive.