Crime & Safety · Greece

Rescue operation for unconscious man in Tryfos Gorge, Vonitsa underway.

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A rescue operation was conducted in Tryfos Gorge near Vonitsa, Greece, to retrieve a man found unresponsive. The man, aged 40, was participating in a canyoning expedition when he reportedly became trapped and was later declared dead. A 39-year-old companion was successfully rescued during the operation, which involved 18 firefighters. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. Emergency services were alerted to the situation late Wednesday night following distress calls.

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A search and rescue operation took place in the Tryfos Gorge near Vonitsa, western Greece, following a tragic incident involving two men engaged in canyoning. On the evening of July 1, emergency services were alerted to the situation after receiving a distress call. The operation involved 18 firefighters from the Greek Fire Service, who faced challenging conditions while attempting to rescue the climbers.

During the mission, one of the men, a 40-year-old, was found deceased. The other climber, aged 39, was successfully rescued and is reported to be in stable condition. Initial assessments suggest that something may have gone wrong at the start of the descent, although the exact circumstances of the accident are still under investigation by authorities. The incident has garnered significant media coverage, highlighting both the dangerous nature of canyoning and the efforts of the emergency services involved.

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2 July

A 40-year-old man died in Tryfos Gorge while his 39-year-old friend was rescued unharmed.

Rescue operation for unconscious man in Tryfos Gorge, Vonitsa underway.

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