Woman Critical After Wave Sweeps Her Away in Halkidiki While Protecting Child

A 41-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being rescued from the sea in Nea Plegia, Halkidiki, on Sunday afternoon. Two lifeguards, Zoï Konstantinou Tsaganou and Giorgos Dibinoudi, responded swiftly when they spotted the woman unresponsive about 50 meters from their tower.

Conditions at the time were challenging, with strong winds and large waves, indicated by a yellow flag on the beach. The lifeguards immediately administered oxygen and began resuscitation efforts according to international standards. The woman had a pulse but was unconscious, with critically low and unstable oxygen saturation levels, dropping as low as 50% at one point.

After about 50 minutes of continuous oxygen supply, the woman began to regain consciousness and showed improved oxygen saturation. She was transported by ambulance to the Nea Moudania Health Center and subsequently transferred to Poligiros Hospital for further treatment.

According to her husband, the couple was aware of the dangerous sea conditions but decided to enjoy the waves. The incident occurred while the woman was holding their child. In an effort to shield her child from a powerful wave, she took the brunt of the impact, lost her balance, and reportedly swallowed a significant amount of water and sand.

The swift and skilled intervention by the lifeguards was crucial in stabilizing the woman's condition. Emergency medical services, the coast guard, and the police also responded promptly. The lifeguards expressed gratitude to the rescuers and the coast guard for their quick response and cooperation.

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At a distance of about 50 meters from the tower on the shore, we observed a gentleman holding a woman who had fallen to the ground.