KSED carried out a rescue operation for a 27-year-old man in Cabo Greco on Saturday afternoon.
As stated in a statement, on 03 Aug 2024 at 15:20, the Larnaca Police Department received information regarding a person in danger at the Thalassines Spilies (Palathkia) location, in Kavo Greko, under adverse weather conditions.
The KSED immediately mobilized a high-speed boat of the Port & Maritime Police, a high-speed boat (jet ski) of the Provincial Administration of Famagusta and an ambulance of the OKYpY Ambulance Service.
The 27-year-old injured man was rescued by the lifeguards of the Famagusta Provincial Administration, then he was picked up by the speedboat of the Port & Maritime Police and transferred to the Agia Napa Marina, from where he was transported by ambulance to the Famagusta General Hospital for medical treatment.
On the occasion of the above incident, the KSED reminds the public again that the approach and diving at the point of the "sea caves" in Cabo Greco is strictly prohibited, since according to an inspection by the Geological Survey Department, the ground has been judged as dangerous due to increased corrosion.