Hey there! So, it seems like there’s been a disturbing trend lately with tourists going missing or meeting tragic ends in various Greek islands.
Let’s dive into the latest incident – an American tourist who was discovered dead on a secluded Greek island called Mathraki over the weekend. Apparently, he was reported missing on Thursday by his pal, who happens to be Greek-American.
So, picture this – this guy was last seen chilling at a café with two ladies, but now they’re nowhere to be found on the island.
We still don’t know the guy’s name, but what we do know is that he hailed from the Big Apple, New York City.
Now, Mathraki is this tiny 1.2 square mile woody paradise with just around 100 locals. It’s like a hidden gem off the bustling coast of Corfu, a much busier Greek island.
Next up, we have a 74-year-old Dutch traveler who was tragically found lifeless on Samos. The poor guy was spotted by a drone from the fire department lying face down in a ravine, about 330 yards from where he was last seen battling the scorching heat.
Samos is no small fry either; it’s the ninth most populated Greek island, stretching over 184 square miles and hosting over 33,000 folks.
There’s been another harrowing incident where a British TV personality, Dr. Michael Mosley, was found deceased on Symi after embarking on a hike across rough terrain. Symi, spanning 22 square miles, is a tranquil spot with a small population of around 2,600.
And the search is still ongoing for a 59-year-old tourist, Albert Calibet, who went missing on Amorgos while out for a solo hike in sweltering heat. This rugged 48 square mile island is home to less than 2,000 residents.
Plus, two septuagenarian French ladies went missing on Sikinos after leaving their hotels with plans to meet. Sikinos, a serene island in the Aegean Sea occupied by fewer than 400 locals, covers 16 square miles.
With temperatures soaring well above 110 degrees Fahrenheit last week across Greece, it’s no joke. The scorching heat, if you ask me, can really mess things up, potentially sparking dangerous wildfires. Last year, Greece was torched by a barrage of wildfires during a brutal heatwave.
It’s worth noting that Greece is home to thousands of islands, with only a fraction being inhabited – around 160 to 220. The region is known for its stunning beauty, historic sites, and of course, those fabulous Mediterranean shores!