A tourist is missing in the sea off Paphos, KNEWS

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22 APRIL 2025 - 19:46

The Cyprus Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) and the Port Police were mobilized after information that a person is missing in a maritime area of Paphos.

According to initial reports, the missing individual is a tourist whose trail was lost at sea near Latsi.

An operation is currently underway to locate the person, with the search being coordinated by the JRCC.

More details to follow...

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