Three people lost their lives from drowning within a single day, on Sunday (13/7), in coastal areas of Thessaloniki, Tilos and Halkidiki.
Three drownings within 24 hours in Thessaloniki, Halkidiki and Tilos
According to the Coast Guard, on Sunday afternoon, the Thessaloniki Port Authority was informed about the discovery of a woman’s body in the sea area of pier A of the port. The victim was a woman aged approximately 50-55 years, with other details unknown. The Central Port Authority of Thessaloniki has taken over the preliminary investigation.
Also on Sunday afternoon, an 82-year-old Greek man was pulled unconscious from “Plaka” beach in Tilos. The 82-year-old was transported by ambulance to the Livadia Medical Center in Tilos, where his death was confirmed.
A few hours later, an 88-year-old Greek man was pulled unconscious from “Mikyverna” beach in the municipality of Polygyros. A preliminary investigation is being conducted to determine the causes of death.
