A 78-year-old man was found dead this Sunday afternoon (17.05.2026) in Heraklion. His body was found on a beach at the former American Base of Gournes.
The elderly man was recovered unconscious from the sea at Gournes in Heraklion, signalling an alarm to the relevant authorities.
The ambulance was immediately alerted, with an ambulance rushing to the scene.
The crew attempted to offer him first aid, but it was already too late for the unfortunate man.
According to neakriti.gr’s information, the 78-year-old man had health problems.
The exact cause of his death is expected to be clarified after the autopsy – autopsy.
