A young tourist who fell to his death on the rocks in Paliokastro is fighting for his life. The man was hospitalized in serious condition at the PAGNI clinic.
The accident occurred in the sea of Paliokastro (Municipality of Malevisio). According to Cretapost, it all happened yesterday at noon when a 25-year-old Finn tried to dive from a cliff on the beach. However, for inexplicable reasons, he slipped and fell headfirst on the rocks, and then ended up in the sea and was covered by a wave.
Bathers who witnessed the incident immediately informed the authorities, and an EKAB ambulance and the coast guard rushed to the scene.
After the guy's body was discovered, rescuers pulled him out of the water and provided first aid. Shortly after, the victim was taken to Heraklion University Hospital. There, doctors found the Finn had multiple injuries, the most serious of which were head injuries.
The guy underwent emergency surgery. However, doctors reported that his health condition remains critical.
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