Couple Dies After Getting Swept Out to Sea During Strong Winds at Popular Tourist Spot
Two tourists from Vietnam have died after they were swept out to sea off the coast of Greece
The female tourist is believed to have fallen in the water due to strong winds while attempting to take a selfie, and her husband entered the water to try and save her
Both victims were pulled from the water off the coast of Milos and were later pronounced dead at a local health centerTwo people have died after entering the water off the coast of Greece as strong winds impacted the popular tourist area.
The incident occurred along the Sarakiniko beach on the tourist island of Milos in the Cyclades on Friday, Aug. 8, according to Agence France-Presse.
A coastguard spokesperson said the man and woman, both from Vietnam, were on a cruise ship when 'the woman fell in the water and the man apparently tried to save her.'
The woman is believed to have been taking a selfie when she fell in the water due to strong winds, according to miloslife.gr.
Her husband tried to rescue her, but was swept out to sea as well, per miloslife.gr and the Greek Reporter, the latter citing local reports.
"The man and woman were found unconscious in the sea and were taken to the local health centre," the coastguard spokesperson said, according to AFP.
A private boat recovered the woman's body, and a private diver found the man's body, per the Greek Reporter. They were transported to the island's Health Center, where they later died.
The identities of the individuals who died on the boat have not been released by authorities.
The civil protection ministry said wind gusts reached around 88 kilometers an hour (54 mph) on the day of the incident, according to AFP.
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The winds are reportedly helping fuel a local wildfire and preventing some boats from leaving certain ports.
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Forecasters have predicted periods of very strong winds will continue at least until Sunday, Aug. 10, according to EuroNews.
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