After hours of agony, two young tourists from Austria, aged 16 and 18, were found on Tuesday morning in the early morning in Cephaloniaending the thriller of their disappearance that began Monday afternoon (30/6).
The two young men had gone to a swim in the beach of Petanas, But when they did not come back in time, Their parents began to worry. Arriving at the beach, they only found their clothes, which sounded an alarm. Police were immediately informed and a large search and rescue operation started.
The fire brigade participated in the operation, volunteers, local fishermen with boats and a yacht, whose crew helped in investigations. Everyone did their best, searching the area around the beach.
Just before 01:00 on Tuesday morning, The two young men were identified On the beach of Agia Eleni, under a well -known villa in the area. Reportedly, they had lost their mobile phone signal and waited anxiously to get help.
At the point of business they were found from the first moment The Mayor of Lixouri, George Katsivelis, and the Deputy Mayor, Eleni Loukeris, offering support to rescuers and participating in the investigations.
The two children, although good in their health, They are in a state of shock from their adventure. The exact cause found on the beach of Agia Helen remains unknown.
The happy end of the case scattered relief to parents, the authorities and residents of the island, proving once again the power of direct mobilization and cooperation of all.