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Storm batters Crete, killing one man and stranding hikers in Samaria Gorge
Original: Dangerous Storm Hits Crete – Elderly Man Died and Eight Were Stranded in Samaria Gorge
A dangerous storm swept across the Greek island of Crete, leaving one elderly man dead and eight people stranded in the Samaria Gorge. Emergency services responded as heavy rain and strong winds battered the island, prompting concern over the safety of hikers caught in the popular gorge. The incident is being closely followed as severe weather hits the region.
Why now: Severe storm casualties and a rescue operation on a major tourist island are breaking news
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- Dangerous Storm Hits Crete – Elderly Man Died and Eight Were Stranded in Samaria Gorge · The National Herald
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