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Search ongoing for missing 69-year-old after boat capsized in Thessaloniki.

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Authorities are conducting search operations in the Thermaic Gulf for a 69-year-old man whose fishing boat capsized near the Potamos Epanomis area in Thessaloniki. The man’s wife was rescued by a private individual after the incident. Search efforts, involving coast guard vessels, divers, and volunteers, have been ongoing but have not yet yielded results in locating the missing fisherman. The boat and the couple’s personal belongings have been found, but there has been no sighting of the 69-year-old. The search operations have now entered a third day as concerns grow for the man's safety.

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Search and rescue operations continue in the Thermaic Gulf for a 69-year-old fisherman who went missing after the capsizing of his boat near the Potamos Epanomis region in Thessaloniki. Authorities have confirmed the recovery of the couple's boat, though the search for the man remains unsuccessful. Reports indicate that the man's 67-year-old wife was rescued by a private individual after managing to swim to safety.

Rescue efforts have been ongoing for several days, with officials from the Hellenic Coast Guard, along with volunteers from various organizations, including OFKATH and the Hellenic Rescue Team, involved in the search. The operations include the use of diving teams, Coast Guard vessels, drones, and ground personnel. Despite extensive efforts, as of the latest updates, no signs of the missing man have been found. The search team remains hopeful as they continue their work in the area.

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