Back to newsA 5-year-old child of tourists was seriously burned after coming into contact with lit charcoal on a beach in Crete. The child suffered significant burns and required emergency medical care, ultimately being airlifted abroad for specialized treatment due to the severity of the injuries.
The incident serves as an important reminder for families visiting Cretan beaches. Barbecues and grilling on or near beaches are practiced in some areas, and hot coals can remain dangerously hot long after a fire appears extinguished, often buried just beneath the sand surface. Children are particularly at risk as buried or partially covered coals are difficult to spot.
Tourists with young children are advised to supervise them closely on beaches, avoid letting them walk barefoot in areas where beach barbecues have taken place, and check sand carefully before allowing children to play in unfamiliar spots.
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Child Airlifted After Serious Burns from Hot Charcoal on Crete Beach
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