In the arrest of the 32-year-old Greek, who was driving the jet ski in Ierapetracausing the injury of a 10-year-old child, who was riding in the marine vehicle, the Coast Guard proceeded.

The announcement of the Coast Guard in more detail:

With reference to the injury of a man and a minor in Ierapetra on 12-07-2023, it is known that the 32-year-old local operator of the jet ski was arrested, for violation of article 291 par.3 of the Civil Code. (interventions in the safety of transportation) and 314 par. 2 of the Criminal Code (bodily damage due to negligence).

How the accident happened

The 10-year-old along with his family were on vacation in Crete. On Wednesday, while they were in the area of ​​Ormou in Makri Gialos of Ierapetra, the 10-year-old together with a 32-year-old decided to take a ride on a jet ski.

On their return to shore, the 32-year-old appears to have lost control of the Jet ski and “pinned” the wooden facilities.

The collision was fierce and both were injured. The 32-year-old was taken to the local Health Center for treatment of his injuries, while the 10-year-old was initially taken to the Ierapetra hospital and then to PAGNI.