On 9 July 2022 at 15:35, the Larnaca Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (LRCRC) received a report of a person in distress at the location of the Sea Caves (Palathkia) in Cape Greco.
The KSEED, immediately mobilized the Fire Service of Famagusta Station, a speedboat of the Port and Maritime Police, jet ski and personnel of the Rescue Team of the Famagusta District Administration as well as an ambulance of the Ambulance Service of the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO).
The 21-year-old British man, who was injured as a result of the fall, was given first aid, stabilized on a stretcher and transferred 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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