On Saturday, October 9, a small amateur vessel sailing under a Polish flag sent a distress signal using a smoke flare in the waters near Kamena Vourla, a coastal town in central Greece. The three people on board were rescued and transported by ambulance to the local health center for medical evaluation. Authorities responded promptly to the emergency call. Note that Kamena Vourla is located on the Greek mainland, not in Crete. Tourists boating in Greek waters, including around Crete, should ensure they carry functioning distress signals, know how to use them, and file a float plan with local port authorities before departing. Sea conditions can change quickly, and safety equipment is mandatory on all vessels operating in Greek territorial waters.
