Authorities have made four arrests in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl last Friday in the coastal area of Imeros Rodopi. Specifically, as stated in an announcement by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, those arrested include the girl’s sister (for violation of the penal code article regarding endangering a person) as well as a 43-year-old seasonal speedboat operator, a 47-year-old municipal employee, and a 27-year-old seasonal lifeguard, all for failure to provide assistance.
Rodopi: Timeline of the 12-year-old’s drowning
The minor had been swept far from shore and when found was wearing an inflatable life ring. A relative had notified the port authorities and the search operation began. A rescue operation was immediately launched by the Unified Search and Rescue Coordination Center (EKSED), involving two Coast Guard vessels, a helicopter, and private boats. The girl was pulled unconscious from the sea and transported to Maroneia port where EKAB rescuers performed CPR until her transfer to Komotini General Hospital. There, doctors were unable to revive her despite their extensive efforts.
