A 52-year-old Greek-British woman is in critical condition after being struck on the head by a falling rock at the Nydri Waterfalls on the Ionian island of Lefkada. The incident occurred on June 29, 2026, while she was hiking near the popular tourist destination. The rock detached from a cliff overlooking the Dimossari Waterfalls, and witnesses described the situation as alarming.
Immediately following the accident, the woman was taken to the hospital in Lefkada, where medical personnel worked diligently to stabilize her condition. She was subsequently intubated and later transferred to a specialized Intensive Care Unit at KAT Hospital near Athens for further treatment. Reports indicate that she is fighting for her life due to severe cranial and head injuries resulting from the incident.
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