Two Hungarians trapped in Greece's Divri Gorge after following wrong map

A rescue operation unfolded in the Divri Gorge north of Lamia, Greece, on Monday afternoon after two young Hungarian hikers became trapped in a challenging section of the terrain. The pair, aged 19 and 20, found themselves unable to return after deviating from the established path.

Responding to their call for help via the "112" emergency number, the Hellenic Mountain Rescue Team (7th EMAK) mobilized three members with specialized equipment, supported by four firefighters from the Lamia Fire Department. The rescuers located the hikers, who were visibly fatigued and suffering from the heat.

The official trail connecting the old aqueduct of Lamia and Xerias to Agios Nikolaos of Divri is considered moderately difficult, primarily due to a significant elevation gain exceeding 700 meters. However, the Hungarian tourists did not follow this designated route. According to local reports, they had traveled from Athens seeking the Xerias waterfalls, as depicted on Google Maps, and followed the stream's course from Agia Paraskevi.

Their navigation led them into a dense, rocky area with scrub oak, at the end of the gorge, which fortunately had no water flow during this season. Shortly after 7:00 PM, the rescue teams successfully led the two young men to safety at the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos, concluding the operation.