The local emergency response plan was activated immediately, and an operation began to locate and rescue them.
The minor was located safely after a broad search-and-rescue operation involving the Greek Coast Guard, a Frontex vessel and drone, a tourist boat and private vessels
His surfboard was found Tuesday near Dia island, showing no visible signs of damage
At least one person has died and around 15 remain missing after a sudden flood swept through the Grand Canyon, officials say
A catamaran ferry bound for Turkey carrying over 260 passengers overturned a few miles offshore, with more than half of those aboard already reached in the rescue effort
A total of six people were pulled from the water at Cape Greco during the search and rescue operation coordinated by the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre
Authorities clarified that one foreign tourist is still missing after earlier reports suggested all eight people from a disabled sailboat had been found. Seven have been rescued as an extensive sea and land search continues off the Greek island of Symi.
Seven of the eight people who ended up in the sea after a sailing yacht incident near the Greek island of Symi have been rescued unharmed, while search efforts continue for one missing man
His wife was found alive after swimming for hours when their boat capsized near Epanomi
A body was found after a boat carrying migrants was spotted north of Samos
The “SALAMIS-01/26” exercise brought together naval and air assets from Greece and Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean, coordinated from Larnaca as part of a bilateral agreement to strengthen regional search and rescue capabilities.
A major rescue operation retrieved two lost hikers caught in dense fog on Mount Parnassus, highlighting the importance of quick coordination between firefighters and volunteer rescue teams
Representatives of mountaineering clubs point out that at least 30% of those attempting such reckless ascents of mountain ranges, etc., are amateurs, without sufficient infrastructure and awareness of the dangers they may face
A tragic end for three friends who went missing on Christmas morning in the Vardousia mountains, Greece. Rescue teams found them buried under an avalanche after two days of challenging search operations
Three hikers went missing on Christmas morning near Athanasios Diakos in Fokida. Rescue teams, including firefighters, the EMAC mountain unit, and drone operators, are searching the area amid challenging weather conditions
A dramatic rescue unfolded on a Thessaloniki beach when a Romanian father and his two children were swept away by strong currents. A nearby SUP paddler intervened, bringing the family safely back to shore
A coordinated operation involving air and sea units saved two people from a sailing yacht in distress south of Rineia, after strong winds caused serious problems on board
Vikos Gorge, located within the Vikos–Aoös National Park, is considered one of the deepest gorges in the world in proportion to its width. Its unique geological and ecological features make it a popular destination for adventure travelers and nature lovers alike
Upon landing, the woman was transferred by ambulance from the National Emergency Aid Centre (EKAV) for further medical treatment. Her current condition has not been disclosed
The father and daughter were caught in a strong current outside of Thessaloniki when a young kitesurfer spotted them floating in the sea