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Crete: 57-year-old German tourist fell and was injured in gorge

The 57-year-old was located by rescuers who transported her with a stretcher to a safe location handing her over to the rescue vehicle

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A tourist hiking in a Crete gorge was injured, prompting authorities to be called for her rescue. According to the source from cretapost the incident occurred yesterday afternoon when the 57-year-old German woman, along with her husband, decided to cross the Richtis Gorge in Sitia. At some point, the unfortunate woman lost her balance and fell, resulting in a leg injury that prevented her from walking.

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Her husband called 112 for help, initiating a search and rescue operation by EMAK and volunteers. The 57-year-old was found by rescuers who carried her to safety on a stretcherHer husband called 112 for help, initiating a search and rescue operation by EMAK and volunteers. The 57-year-old was found by rescuers who carried her to safety on a stretcher  to the EDEAK rescue vehicle who took her to the hospital.

 

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