On October 17, 2021 at 15:44, the Larnaca KSED received information regarding 4 people in danger, at the location Thalassines Spilies (Palatkia), in Cape Greco.
The KSED, after contacting the Aviation Operations Unit of the Police, diverted the "ACHILLEAS" helicopter that was in the area, while at the same time mobilized the Fire Service of the Famagusta Station, the EMAK, the ambulance of the Ambulance Service, the Ambulance Service Go.
The 4 people, 1 man and 3 women of Ukrainian origin, aged 30 years, were pulled from the MAEP helicopter and handed over to the ambulance, where after an on-site examination by the nurses it was found that they had minor, external injuries and how it was not necessary to transport them to Hospital.
On the occasion of this incident, KSED reminds the public that, according to a decision of the competent state services, approaching and diving at the point of the "sea caves" in Cape Greco are strictly prohibited, as according to an inspection by the Department of Geological Survey, the soil has been deemed dangerous due to increased erosion.