Mystery following the disappearance of a US tourist in the ancient Mayan city seven weeks ago as Interpol issues a desperate yellow alert

A US tourist has mysteriously disappeared in an ancient Mayan city.

Raymond Vincent Ashcraft disappeared almost seven weeks ago.

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Local authorities said they would continue the search indefinitely.

Raymond disappeared on February 3 while visiting Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Petén Department, Guatemala.

Search operations for the tourist began on February 3.

A surveillance team searches the national park every day with the support of the National Civil Police, firefighters and elements of the Guatemalan Army and the National Coordination for Disaster Preparedness.

Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage around Tikal National Park and have requested reports from phone companies and the Guatemalan Institute for Migration.

The search team searched an area within 10 miles of where the US tourist was last seen.

They also investigated whether Raymond might have left the national park.

Authorities have informed Interpol, who have activated a yellow alert.

The State Department has also informed personnel on the ground to continue daily searches for the unforeseeable future.

One of the most important archaeological sites in Guatemala, Tikal National Park receives thousands of foreign tourists every year.

In January 2022, German tourist Baitz Stephan, 53, was found dead in the park after being reported missing two days earlier when he split from his group.