Chania: Two minors hospitalized after alcohol consumption at beach party

Two minors, aged 13 and 14, were hospitalized in Chania after consuming alcohol during a party at the Agioi Apostoloi beach on Monday night. The girls required medical attention due to symptoms of intoxication.

Following the incident, police authorities arrested the girls' guardians, two men aged 54 and 59. An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact circumstances under which the minors consumed the alcohol. This event follows similar recent cases of underage intoxication in Lasithi, highlighting a seasonal increase in such incidents during the summer months in Crete.

Medical professionals have noted that the frequency of underage drinking rises during the summer due to increased social gatherings and parties. Experts emphasize that this is a multi-faceted issue involving family supervision, event organizers, and state oversight.