Hikers rescued from Avakas gorge
The fire brigade rescued 26 hikers on Wednesday after they became trapped by rising water in the Avakas gorge in the Paphos district. The call for help was received at 1.13pm on Wednesday.
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Hikers rescued from Avakas gorge
The fire brigade rescued 26 hikers on Wednesday after they became trapped by rising water in the Avakas gorge in the Paphos district. The call for help was received at 1.13pm on Wednesday. Rescuers from Peyia fire station hoisted the people to safety using ropes and life jackets. All 26 are reported to be safe […]
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Firefighters rescued 31 hikers trapped by rising floodwater in Avakas Gorge, Paphos, in two separate operations yesterday — all emerged safely. Avakas Gorge, one of Cyprus’s most popular hiking trails, follows the course of the Avgas River through a narrow limestone canyon near Pegeia. The trail’s final section runs directly through the riverbed, leaving hikers […]
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