Greek coast guard rescues 29 who jumped into sea to escape Crete wildfire

The Hellenic Coast Guard announced Thursday that it rescued 29 people overnight who jumped into the sea in an attempt to escape a wildfire on the island of Crete, according to reports.

The Hellenic Coast Guard announced that it rescued 29 people overnight who jumped into the sea to escape a wildfire on the island of Crete. The evacuees were attempting to flee the flames, the coast guard said in a statement. No further details about the fire or the condition of those rescued were immediately available.

2 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 11:42 · 30 JulLatest

   New video footage captures people fleeing the wildfire into the sea.

2. 10:34 · 30 Jul

   Greek coast guard rescues 29 who jumped into sea to escape Crete wildfire

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