A rescue operation was set up today at noon in Ayia Napa after information about an injured person at Thalassines Caves.
According to the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Centre, today at around 1:35 pm a tip-off was received regarding a person in distress at Thalassines Caves (Palathkia), in Kavo Greko.
The KSEED, immediately mobilized the Fire Service of the Famagusta Station, the EMAK, a speedboat of the Port and Maritime Police as well as an ambulance of the Ambulance Service of the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO).
The young woman (French 25 years old), who had been injured due to her fall, was given first aid, stabilized on a stretcher and lifted by the Fire Service. She was then handed over to an ambulance of the Ambulance Service, which, after providing pre-hospital care, transported her to Famagusta General Hospital.
On the occasion of this incident, the KSEED reminds the public that, according to a decision of the relevant state authorities, approaching and diving at the site of the sea caves in Cape Greco is strictly prohibited, since according to an inspection by the Department of Geological Survey, the ground has been deemed dangerous due to increased erosion.
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