Four individuals have been confirmed deceased following an avalanche in the Vardousia Mountains of Greece. The hikers, identified as three men and one woman, were reported missing on Christmas Day. Their bodies were located on Friday evening by fire service teams during a search operation near the Korakas peak.
Incident Details
The incident occurred in the mountainous Fokida region, on a steep slope near the summit of Korakas peak, at an approximate altitude of 2,000 meters (6,561 feet). Rescue officials stated that the group was swept away by an avalanche.
Search and Recovery
The four individuals were reported missing on December 25th. An extensive search operation was conducted by fire service teams, which led to the discovery of their bodies on Friday evening. The bodies were found partially covered by snow.
Circumstances
Authorities indicated that the hikers began their ascent under favorable weather conditions. However, atmospheric conditions subsequently deteriorated due to the altitude and the terrain of the area.