Dutch Tourist Drowns Trying to Save Struggling Friend Off Crete Coast

A 40-year-old Dutch tourist has drowned while attempting to rescue a friend who ran into trouble swimming near a rented speedboat off Malia, Crete, as three children aboard the vessel watched in horror. The incident occurred around midday in the waters off Malia. According to local outlet neakriti, the two women, both around 40, had rented a small inflatable speedboat from Chersonisos — a vessel that can be operated without a license — and were accompanied by three children, two under age fi...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA