Briton falls into crevice in Gastouri
crevice
10 Sep 2022
/ 10:07
CORFU. Second rescue operation in one night.
Early this morning, 10 September, at 02:25 the Fire Department was called out for the second time in one night for a rescue operation.
Where the fall happened. Photo: Fire Department
According to the Fire Department, they were called out to rescue a man who had fallen into a 15 metre-deep crevice in the Achilleion area in Gastouri. Three fire engines and eight firefighter were involved in the operation.
The firefighters were able to reach the man by lowering themselves doen the crevice. According to initial information, he is a British citizen.
The man, who had suffered injuries, was taken by ambulance to Corfu Hospital.
Where the fall happened. Photo: Fire Department
According to the Fire Department, they were called out to rescue a man who had fallen into a 15 metre-deep crevice in the Achilleion area in Gastouri. Three fire engines and eight firefighter were involved in the operation.
The firefighters were able to reach the man by lowering themselves doen the crevice. According to initial information, he is a British citizen.
The man, who had suffered injuries, was taken by ambulance to Corfu Hospital.
