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Climbing accidents in Lasithi, Crete

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Climbing ~~accident~~ accidents in Lasithi, Crete

On November 3, 2026, a rescue operation was launched in the Lapathos Gorge in the Lasithi regional unit of Crete to assist a 45-year-old man injured while climbing. The Fire Service, EMAK units, and various volunteer groups, including the Cretan Speleological Team, participated in the effort to reach the victim in difficult terrain. The man was eventually moved to a safe location and transferred to a hospital via ambulance. On November 4, 2026, a separate climbing incident occurred in the Riza area of Lasithi. A 43-year-old firefighter sustained serious injuries and multiple fractures after falling approximately six meters during a canyon traverse with a seven-person group. The incident took place in the northern part of the Riza community, between Karydi and Lapathou. A large-scale rescue operation involving ~~EMAK, local fire services,~~ EMAK from Heraklion, the Ierapetra Fire Service, the Agios Nikolaos Rescue Team, Red ~~Cross,~~ Cross volunteers, EKAB Ierapetra, and a local 4x4 club was organized to reach the victim. The ~~individual~~ man remained conscious despite his injuries and requested to wait for professional rescuers due to intense pain. He was transported to Ierapetra ~~Hospital,~~ Hospital around 15:00, with medical professionals considering a transfer to Heraklion for further treatment.

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