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He lost his life while paragliding in Xanthi – The third child his family has mourned

Tragedy struck for a 33-year-old father of two from Lesbos, who was on holiday in Xanthi. Under unclear circumstances, he lost control during a paragliding flight and fell from a great height

Newsroom August 22 03:53


A tragic twist of fate for his mother, who, according to ertnews.gr, had previously lost two other children in car accidents.
The 33-year-old man, originally from Lesbos, was vacationing with his wife and one of their two children, a two-year-old, when in Mandra, Avdira Municipality, Xanthi, he decided to take a paragliding flight that would prove fatal.
Under unclear conditions, he lost control and fell from a great height, resulting in his death.
According to the stonisi website, the unfortunate man was well known in Lesbos, both for his profession as a paragliding instructor and for his passion for the sport. He often enjoyed flying over Mytilene, his birthplace, where he had formed close ties with other paragliding enthusiasts.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the relevant authorities, who are working to clarify the exact circumstances under which the incident occurred. The family of the 33-year-old man, devastated by the sudden loss, is seeking answers and justice.

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