Tourist, 18, rescued after falling from cliff at Yiali beach
rescue
20 Aug 2024
/ 19:47
CORFU. The location was quite inaccessible, and there was heavy rainfall in the area.
An 18-year-old tourist fell off a cliff at Yiali beach, near Giannades, on Tuesday afternoon, August 20th, after a rock he was holding onto came loose. The area was quite inaccessible, and there was heavy rainfall.
According to reports, he sustained a fracture in his right leg. Ropes and a stretcher were used to lower him to the beach, where he was picked up by a private boat and the coast guard. He was then transported to Ermones beach, where he was taken by ambulance. His father, who was with him, fortunately, was not injured.
ELENI KORONAKI
