missing swimmer — missing swimmer — A 73-year-old Greek Cypriot has sadly been found dead following a swimming incident in the Thalassaki area of Limassol. The Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) confirmed the news late on Tuesday evening, marking a sorrowful end to a search operation that began earlier that day.
- The man was reported missing at approximately 8:40pm after last being seen swimming near Olympion beach. His absence raised immediate concerns, prompting an urgent response from local authorities.
- The port and maritime police quickly initiated a search operation. Their efforts were supported by the JRCC, who mobilised resources to locate the elderly swimmer.
The man was reported missing at approximately 8:40pm after last being seen swimming near Olympion beach. His absence raised immediate concerns, prompting an urgent response from local authorities.
The port and maritime police quickly initiated a search operation. Their efforts were supported by the JRCC, who mobilised resources to locate the elderly swimmer.
Just under an hour after the search began, at around 9:15pm, JRCC members pulled the man from the water, but he was found unconscious. Emergency services were on standby, and he was swiftly transferred to an ambulance before being taken to Limassol general hospital.
Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The incident has undoubtedly cast a shadow over the local community, as residents come to terms with the tragic loss.
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