A French tourist died Sunday in a remote area of the eastern Aegean island of Ikaria, authorities said. The man, a hiker, is believed to be around 60 years old.
The man, who was part of a group of hikers, sustained fatal injuries under circumstances that remain unclear and are under investiation.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning in the Erifi area near Raches, at a location known as Selini a remote and difficult to access area.
Fire fighters as well as an Air Force helicopter, were mobilized to locate him and transport him.
According to the information, the man was found unconscious by a Fire Department team at approximately 14:35. Approximately one hour later, the operation to transport him off the island by helicopter was completed.
According to media information, the incident took place in a steep and inaccessible area, which made the rescue operation difficult.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact causes of the French tourist’s death.
Every year, several tourists get injured or even die in our country because they hike in dangerous and unknown areas to them. – Be Careful!
“Every year, several tourists get injured or even die in our country because they hike in dangerous and unknown areas to them. – Be Careful!” Whereas the Greeks prefer to put up wind turbines there after burning down the forests and building motorways on the mountain tops? That’s a strange point you’re making. In Switzerland, where the mountains are much higher and more dangerous, but where the trails, even when unknown, are marked and maintained, accidents of this sort are extremely rare. Spot the mistake.