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Lifeguard sea rescues in Greece

Overview

Recent reports from Greece highlight separate incidents involving sea rescues by lifeguards during periods of challenging weather conditions.

In Chania, lifeguards rescued a woman trapped by strong currents at Kavros Apokoronas beach. The rescue occurred as personnel were preparing for their shift, with multiple lifeguards assisting to bring the exhausted woman to shore.

In Chalkidiki, lifeguards responded to a situation in Nea Plagia where a mother and child were swept away by waves. Despite a yellow flag warning for strong winds, the woman entered the sea and was struck by waves, resulting in a loss of consciousness and a significant drop in oxygen saturation. Lifeguards provided emergency first aid and oxygen for over 50 minutes before the woman was transported to medical care in stable condition.

Entities

Zoi Konstantinou Tsaganou · Panteleimon Kyriakakis · Chalkidiki · Menelaos Theodorakatos · EKAV

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Lifeguards rescue mother and child in Chalkidiki

    Lifeguards in Nea Plagia, Chalkidiki, rescued a mother and child after they were struck by heavy waves on a Sunday afternoon. The mother received emergency oxygen before being taken by paramedics.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Lifeguards rescue woman from heavy waves in Chania

    Lifeguards rescued a woman caught in heavy waves at Kavros Apokoronas beach in Chania, Greece, during a difficult operation just before their official shift began.

Sources

cnn.gr · sportime.gr