Kefalonia speedboat accident leaves Romanian man dead

A search and rescue operation in the Ionian Sea has ended in tragedy following the capsizing of a speedboat approximately 12 nautical miles southeast of Kefalonia, Greece. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, September 15.

A 45-year-old Romanian man, who was missing after the accident, was found deceased at Aragia Beach in Poros, Kefalonia. He was discovered unconscious on the shore, where the overturned vessel had also washed up.

A 26-year-old passenger from the same boat was successfully rescued by another vessel in the area. He was transported to the General Hospital of Kefalonia for medical treatment.

The extensive rescue mission involved the Greek Coast Guard, including four patrol boats, a rescue vessel, a private diver, and a Super Puma helicopter from the Hellenic Air Force. Authorities are currently investigating the exact causes of the capsizing and the circumstances surrounding the death.