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Rhodes firefighter death during rescue operation

Overview

On September 22, 2026, 52-year-old firefighter Petros Diakakis died during a rescue operation in the Sideritis Gorge on the island of Rhodes. While attempting to reach two foreign tourists stranded in difficult terrain, Diakakis reportedly fell from a significant height. Although he was transported to Rhodes General Hospital, he was later pronounced dead.

Following the accident, the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Evangelos Tournas, ordered a formal administrative inquiry to investigate the circumstances of the fall. A funeral was subsequently held in the village of Emponas, attended by family, local authorities, and senior Fire Service officers.

Entities

Greek Fire Service · Evangelos Tournas · Sidiritissa Gorge · Petros Diakakis · Rhodes

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Rhodes firefighter Petros Diakakis honored at funeral after fatal rescue accident

    A funeral was held in Rhodes for firefighter Petros Diakakis, who died after falling in the Sidiritissa Gorge during a rescue mission. An official investigation into the accident has been ordered.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
    Rhodes firefighter dies during rescue operation in Sideritis Gorge

    Firefighter Petros Diakakis, 52, died after falling from a height during a rescue mission for two stranded tourists in Rhodes' Sideritis Gorge. An official inquiry has been ordered.

Sources

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