Two men die in separate sea incidents on Rhodes and Evia
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- A 69-year-old Dutch national died after being recovered unconscious from Ialyssos beach on Rhodes.
- A separate incident near Nea Styra on Evia claimed the life of a 79-year-old Greek man.
- Port authorities opened preliminary investigations, while an autopsy and toxicology tests were ordered in the Rhodes case.
Two men died in separate incidents in Greek waters on Tuesday, according to the relevant port authorities.
A 69-year-old Dutch national was recovered unconscious at Ialyssos beach on Rhodes around midday. An ambulance took him to Rhodes General Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death.
The Central Port Authority of Rhodes is conducting a preliminary investigation into the circumstances. Authorities have also ordered an autopsy and toxicology tests to establish the precise cause of death.
In a separate incident, a 79-year-old Greek man was recovered unconscious from the sea near Nea Styra beach on Evia. He was taken by ambulance to Karystos General Hospital, where his death was confirmed. The Karystos Port Authority is conducting the preliminary investigation.
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