Severe weather caused three vessels to capsize near Cape Greco on Saturday, prompting a rescue operation that ended with the death of a 76-year-old man and injuries to his daughter and partner.
Rough seas and severe weather off Cape Greco caused two vessels to sink and left a third in distress, prompting an urgent maritime rescue operation. Emergency crews successfully pulled five people from the water before conditions worsened further.
Comprehensive guides have been released for visitors to Cyprus' National Forest Parks, covering both Cape Greco and Akamas, detailing their attractions and amenities.
A 20-year-old drunk driver was arrested in Cyprus after allegedly driving into the opposite lane and causing a head-on collision on Protaras-Cape Greco avenue.
Stormy conditions have led to several boating incidents across Europe, including a fatal accident off Cyprus’s Cape Greco and the capsizing of vessels near Italy and Norway. Emergency services have conducted multiple rescues while search operations continue for missing individuals.
A severe storm off the coast of Cyprus caused rough seas that threw boats against rocks near Cape Greco, resulting in one fatality and several injuries on Saturday.
Despite a fence being installed at the popular jumping location of Cape Greco sea caves in May due to safety and environmental concerns, people are still observed bypassing the barrier.
Dimi Mavropoulos, a prominent Limassol businessman and international rally driver, has been identified as the man who died when two vessels sank in rough seas off Cape Greco. He was recovered unconscious by rescuers following the maritime incident.
A temporary fence has been erected around the sea caves at Cape Greco national forest park in Cyprus to prevent injuries from diving and protect both the public and rescue teams.