The Border Police in Himara have intervened in two emergency cases registered in the Filikurit Bay area, rescuing and evacuating five foreign tourists in time.
In the first case, four tourists, two Swedish citizens and two British, had kayaked from Potami towards Filikuri Bay, but due to strong winds and waves, they lost contact with the group and remained stranded.
The tourists were located near the Red Stone and were evacuated safely, without consequences.
Meanwhile, in another case, an Australian tourist sought help after suffering physical injuries and being stranded in Filikuri Bay. The Border Police vessel made it possible to locate and transport her, from where she was sent to hospital for medical treatment.
Police Notification:
Himara / Border Police intervened in two emergency cases in Filikuri Bay during the last 24 hours.
The Border Police in Himara have come to the aid of 5 foreign tourists in two emergency cases registered in the Filikuri Bay area, enabling their timely rescue and evacuation.
In the first case, four foreign tourists, two Swedish citizens and two from the United Kingdom, who had kayaked from the Potami area towards Filikuri, lost contact with the group and remained stranded due to strong winds and waves.
After the notification, the Border Police services immediately organized a search along the coastline and managed to locate them near the “Red Stone.” The tourists were safely evacuated.
In the second case, an Australian citizen sought help after suffering physical injuries and being stranded in Filikuri Bay.
The Border Police vessel was immediately deployed, which made it possible to locate and transport her to the Port of Himara, where she was then sent to the hospital for medical treatment.
Tourists thanked the Police services for the immediate response and professionalism shown.
The Border Police continues to be maximally engaged in serving citizens, visitors and tourists and, in this context, invites citizens to call 112 if necessary.
