Five rescued after boat crashes onto rocks at Cape Greco; businessman dies
Businessman Dimis Mavropoulos died after his boat was swept onto rocks at Cape Greco, while five people, including his daughter and partner, were rescued.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Businessman Dimis Mavropoulos died after his boat was swept onto rocks by waves in the Agioi Anargyroi area of Cape Greco, while five people were rescued during an operation conducted in adverse weather conditions.
His daughter, Angela Mavropoulou, and his partner were among those rescued by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.
Rescue operation
The 76-year-old businessman fell into the sea after the boat was driven onto the rocks and broke apart.
Helicopters and rescue personnel were deployed to locate and recover people in the water. Five people were rescued in total.
Daughter discharged from hospital
Mavropoulou, who had also been aboard the boat, was discharged from Famagusta General Hospital on Saturday evening. Mavropoulos’s partner was discharged the following day.
In comments to Philenews, Mavropoulou said the family wanted privacy following the incident.
“I’m alive. We’ve been through a lot, and right now the whole family wants privacy,” she said.
She said she was in good health and had not sustained injuries, declining to comment further.
Police statements
According to available information, Mavropoulou has given a statement to police describing the incident.
Mavropoulos’s partner, who was also rescued, is expected to provide her statement to police, barring unforeseen circumstances.
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