Need for Lifeguards in Orokini Area Highlighted After Tragedy
June 19, 2026
Two 20-year-old women from Somalia drowned in the Orokini area, where there was no lifeguard present. An eyewitness, Antonis Gavala, described his efforts to rescue them with the help of his son and another man. He noted that the sea is deep between the breakwaters, making lifeguards essential. The tragedy occurred when a group of five friends entered the water and two of them drifted away. Authorities suggested the need for enhanced safety measures in the area.