Meta Description: A 50-year-old spearfisher vanished Tuesday near Vo
A search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Chania after a 50-year-old spearfisher disappeared on Tuesday afternoon near the area of Voulolimni in Palaiochora.
According to reports, the man had gone out alone to fish but failed to return, prompting immediate concern from family members and the local community. When no signs of life appeared, the Hellenic Coast Guard was alerted and launched an extensive operation to track him down.
Patrol boats of the Coast Guard, a private vessel, and a Frontex boat are combing the waters around Voulolimni, with efforts continuing late into the evening. Despite the intensity of the search, no trace of the missing spearfisher has yet been found.
Authorities remain on high alert, stressing that the operation will continue without pause until there is clarity on the man’s fate.
