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Fire Service rescues injured person from Paralimni cave

In-Cyprus · 2026-07-13

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• What happened: The Fire Service conducted a rescue operation for an injured person trapped in a cave in Paralimni, successfully extricating them and transferring them to Famagusta General Hospital. • Why it matters: This incident highlights the ongoing need for emergency response services in Cyprus, particularly in areas with challenging terrain. • What to watch next: Monitor updates on the condition of the rescued individual and any potential safety measures that may be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Local Famagustafire serviceParalimnirescue operationTop News Fire Service rescues injured person from Paralimni cave Fire Service Rescues Injured Person From Paralimni Cave Relevant News Fire Service rescues injured person from Paralimni cave 13 July 2026 The TV crisis was 15 years in the making, following €10 million auction in 2010 13 July 2026 US and Iran trade heavy strikes as Tehran closes Hormuz; attacks spread across Gulf 13 July 2026 Newsroom 13 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber The Fire Service responded to a rescue operation for an injured person trapped in a cave in Paralimni on Sunday afternoon. The call was received yesterday at 13:23, and a vehicle and rescue team from Famagusta Fire Station rushed to the scene. The injured person was extricated from a steep, rocky area using rescue equipment and placed on a stretcher. They were then handed over to an Ambulance Service crew and transferred to the Accident and Emergency Department of Famagusta General Hospital. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News The TV crisis was 15 years in the making, following €10 million auction in 2010 US and Iran trade heavy strikes as Tehran closes Hormuz; attacks spread across Gulf Father of British boy, 3, arrested after fatal hotel fall in Chloraka Met Department issues yellow warning as heat hits 40C Father may be arrested after two-year-old boy dies in Paphos hotel fall (updated) Debt settlement schemes bring in € 747 million for the state Cyprus firefighting aircraft return from France after wildfire mission Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

Source: In-Cyprus
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