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Drowning deaths in Greece: over-60s make up 80% of victims, high rates among children too, plus the ten golden rules for safe swimming

Greece has recorded 168 drowning deaths so far in 2026, 49 fewer than the same period last year, according to Safe Water Sports, which is now running a targeted elderly safety campaign with health authorities

Lifeguard revives 3-year-old girl at Kavouri Beach, Katakolo

A heroic rescue that saved a life

The Story of Nala, the Four-Legged Lifeguard Saving Lives

Website Topetmou.gr spoke with Nala’s rescuer and owner, Mr. Georgios Papageorgiou, both about the incident at Kamena Vourla and Nala’s exceptional training as a rescue dog

Dog – lifeguard saved an elderly man from drowning in Kamena Vourla

he man who swallowed a large amount of water is out of danger

Crete: The Moment the 20-Year-Old Lifeguard Collapses After Being Beaten

The young man is seen walking, supported by another man, in the middle of the road. He approaches the opposite sidewalk and collapses outside a store. Here is the timeline of the incident.

Crete: Lifeguard died in Chania Hospital after a wild incident in Kalyves Apokoronas

There have been reports that the young man was beaten by foreigners

Watch tourist rescued from drowning by lifeguard in Crete (video)

The woman was swept away by strong winds