The three cases occurred in different parts of the island and involved men aged 62 and 65 who were on holiday in Crete.
Three separate incidents
- A 65-year-old German man died in Agia Galini on Thursday evening.
- Another 65-year-old German tourist was found unconscious in his hotel room in Hersonissos on Friday morning.
- A 62-year-old German tourist died at his hotel in Ammoudara later on Friday.
- The exact causes of death will be established through the relevant medical and forensic procedures.
Agia Galini
The first incident occurred Thursday evening, October 1, in Agia Galini, Rethymno.
A 65-year-old German tourist collapsed while walking back toward his hotel. According to his wife, he had suffered a cardiac episode.
Despite the response and efforts to provide assistance, he could not be revived.
Hersonissos
Several hours later, on the morning of Friday, October 2, another 65-year-old German tourist was found unconscious in the hotel room where he was staying in Hersonissos.
Initial information indicated that authorities suspected a cardiac episode in this case as well. The circumstances remain subject to the relevant investigation and medical procedures.
Ammoudara
The third incident was reported later on Friday in Ammoudara, Heraklion, where a 62-year-old German tourist was found dead in his hotel room.
According to the information available so far, no known health problems had been reported for the man.
The competent authorities will examine the circumstances surrounding his death.
Three Separate Incidents
The three deaths occurred in different locations and under separate circumstances. At this stage, there is no indication that the incidents were connected.
The exact causes of death will be determined through the appropriate forensic procedures.
For visitors to Crete, the cases remind us that sudden medical emergencies can occur anywhere, including during a holiday. Travelers with existing medical conditions should carry relevant medication and medical information and ensure that travel companions know how to access it in an emergency
