Without her senses, she was recovered from a rough spot inside the Vikos Gorge, the young American, who allegedly lost her balance and fell from a high height during a hiking with a group of 20 people.

In the rescue operation, a helicopter was involved and transported it to Ioannina Airport, where she was expecting an ambulance.

What happened

The woman, along with a group of Americans, arrived in Zagori to cross the Vikos Gorge, a dangerous route, as hiking is on a 7 -hour mountaineering path while some points on the route are breathtaking. The 5th EMAK, EMM, as well as residents of the area who are well aware of the point of the fall, rushed to the spot.

The Fire Brigade announcement

In the early hours of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Fire Department Center was alerted to rescue a woman in the Vikos Gorge in Ioannina.

Immediately 13 firefighters were mobilized by the 2nd Ioannina Fire Station, the 5th EMAK. and the 5th EMDE as well as a helicopter of the Single Research & Rescue Coordination Center (EKSED).

The ground forces of the Fire Brigade, identified the woman in a rough spot in the Vikos Gorge, pulled her without her senses and transported her to an accessible spot, from which the EKSE helicopter received it. and transported her to Ioannina Airport. He was then received by an EKAB ambulance.

The business ended at noon today Tuesday, July 15, 2025.