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Briton falls into crevice in Gastouri
CORFU. Second rescue operation in one night.

Corfu Old Town under UNESCO’s ‘microscope’ for 11 months
CORFU. Despite the serious problems that exist, the body responsible for the implementation of the Corfu Οld Τown management plan has not met for a long time.

First Aid Basic Life Support seminar in Kassiopi
CORFU. Following the seminar, anyone interested can register for lessons with certification.

Search and rescue team going in once again to find six missing persons
ASTAKOS. With the aid of equipment, a specialist team will attempt to open the ramp for the search and rescue team to go in.

Euroferry Olympia in Astakos Bay - precious time lost say relatives
CORFU. The Euroferry Olympia has now been moored in Astakos Port in Aitoloakarnania.

The two trapped drivers came to Corfu with a super puma
CORFU. The operation was a success. The Special Disaster Response Unit crew lifted them from the ship to the helicopter.

Two trapped on the Euroferry Olympia and 14 unaccounted for
CORFU. The remaining passengers are in the reception area at Corfu Port and will be taken by coach to four hotels.

One of those rescued from Olympia tests positive for Covid. Video of the burnt-out ship
CORFU. The Coastguard has published a video of the ship taken from a helicopter showing the damage done to the deck. The fire has now been restricted to below deck and the search is continuing for anyone who may have been trapped.

Head count of passengers, who include young children
CORFU. Passengers from the Olympia are gathering in the port marquee, where there will be a head count of crew and passengers, who include young children.

Passengers from burning ship being transferred to Corfu on two ferry boats
CORFU. A rescue operation is in progress for approximately 280 passengers from the Olympia.

Dog rescued after falling from precipice in Agios Stefanos Avliotes
CORFU. There was a 4-hour rescue operation for a small dog that fell from a precipice in Agios Stefanos Avliotes.

First Aid seminar by Thessaloniki branch of Greek Search & Rescue Association
CORFU. The seminar took place on 23 and 24 October.

Missing woman quickly found
CORFU. Two members of the Greek Search & Rescue Association (EEED) along with trained dogs responded to the family΄s call for help on Saturday night.

Firefighters and volunteers made superhuman efforts to save lives
CORFU. Firefighters and volunteer rescuers lived dramatic moments.

Tourists trapped by waves in Sidari
CORFU. A Polish couple called for help when they were trapped at Apotripiti beach in Sidari.

French tourist, 16, rescued from rough terrain in Glyfada
CORFU. The rescue operation was especially difficult due to the thick vegetation and steep incline.

Bather, 23, rescued at Canal d΄Amour
CORFU. A 23-year-old bather found himself in difficulties at Canal d΄Amour, Sidari on Thursday afternoon due to weather conditions.

Man trapped on ladder in Gouvia rescued
CORFU. The rescue operation in Gouvia was completed shortly after 11:30am.