Local FamagustaTop NewsWeather Two boats sink, third at risk off Cape Greco in rough seas; five rescued Cape Greco Weather Relevant News Two boats sink, third at risk off Cape Greco in rough seas; five rescued 29 August 2026 Rescue operation underway off Cape Greco as three boats hit by storm 29 August 2026 Limassol motorcyclist arrested after beating driver in viral road rage video 29 August 2026 newsroom 29 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber All five people aboard three boats caught in rough seas off Cape Greco have been rescued, after two of the vessels sank amid bad weather, philenews has confirmed. Police said authorities were placed on alert for the boats in the bay between Agioi Anargyroi and Konnos, near Cape Greco, after strong swells hit the area. One boat broke apart and sank after striking rocks in the rough seas, police said. One person on board was rescued and brought safely to shore. A second boat also sank, according to information published by Kitas Weather and confirmed by philenews. The police’s Aerial Unit sent a helicopter to the area to help with the rescue effort. The first boat to sink was registered as a coastal tourist vessel, while the other two were recreational craft, police said. The third boat remains at risk, the Fisheries Department told philenews. Members of the Fisheries Department are due to visit the area tomorrow morning to check for oil pollution, philenews reported. Photo note: images of the sunken boats were published by Kitas Weather. Read more: Rescue operation underway off Cape Greco as three boats hit by storm Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Rescue operation underway off Cape Greco as three boats hit by storm Limassol motorcyclist arrested after beating driver in viral road rage video Kato Drys lightning strike: Man suffers minor burns, remains in good condition Storms force 11 flights to divert as planes avoid Cyprus approach Lightning strikes man in Kato Drys, taken to hospital Storm damage leaves areas across Cyprus without power as lightning hits electricity network Police arrest Irishman, Norwegians for planning to kill twins in Cyprus Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.
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