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Part of situation: Climbing accidents in Lasithi, Crete (2 clusters)

Firefighter injured in canyon climbing accident in Crete

Crete Ierapetra climbing accident rescue operation firefighter

A 43-year-old firefighter sustained serious injuries and multiple fractures after falling approximately six meters during a climbing expedition in the Riza area of Lasithi, Crete. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, November 4, while the man was part of a seven-person group attempting to traverse a large canyon in the northern part of the Riza community, located between Karydi and Lapathou.

Due to the difficult terrain, a large-scale rescue operation was organized involving EMAK from Heraklion, the Ierapetra Fire Service, the Agios Nikolaos Rescue Team, Red Cross volunteers, EKAB Ierapetra, and a local 4x4 club. Rescuers successfully reached the victim and moved him to a safe location where he was met by an ambulance.

The victim remained conscious despite his injuries and requested not to be moved by his companions until professional rescuers arrived due to intense pain. He was transported to Ierapetra Hospital around 15:00, and medical professionals are considering transferring him to a hospital in Heraklion for further treatment.

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Crete · Dimitris Kaliotzis · EMAK · Ierapetra Fire Service · Ierapetra Hospital

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Κρήτη: Πυροσβέστης έπεσε από ύψος 6 μέτρων σε φαράγγι – Επιχείρηση διάσωσης στην Ιεράπετρα [www.ieidiseis.gr]
Κρήτη: Πυροσβέστης τραυματίστηκε σοβαρά μετά από πτώση έξι μέτρων σε φαράγγι της Ιεράπετρας - ΤΑ ΝΕΑ [www.tanea.gr]
Τραυματίστηκε σοβαρά 43χρονος πυροσβέστης που έπεσε από ύψος έξι μέτρων στην Ιεράπετρα [www.larissanet.gr]
Πυροσβέστης έπεσε από ύψος 6 μέτρων σε φαράγγι – Επιχείρηση διάσωσης στην Ιεράπετρα [www.thenewspaper.gr]