Rescue operation launched for eight trapped hikers near Profitis Ilias peak on Mount Taygetus

Athens, Greece. A rescue operation was launched on Sunday for eight hikers trapped near the Profitis Ilias peak on Mount Taygetus in the Peloponnese. Authorities said four hikers were injured and expected to be airlifted.

Alert and location

The fire brigade said it was notified at 1:00 p.m. that a group of eight hikers was trapped at an inaccessible location near Profitis Ilias.

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Injuries and airlift plan

The fire brigade said it was in communication with the hiking team and its leader, who reported that four members were injured and would need to be airlifted. A Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) helicopter was dispatched and was to land at a nearby safe location.

Resources deployed

A total of 31 firefighters from the 1st and 6th Special Disaster Management Units and the 9th Special Forest Operations Unit were deployed, along with the Ikaros drone unit of the Peloponnese and a JRCC helicopter.

What updates have authorities provided on the condition of the injured hikers?