Andrew Story
3 Jul 2024 · Coroner Jacqueline Devonish · Cheshire
This report repeats 1 earlier warning. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. rough sea conditions without lifeguards or warning signs
“It was understood that the Greek Coroner had informed bereaved family members that the sea was particularly rough in Rethymno, Crete and had no lifeguards on duty between 31 August and the end of the summer season. This coincided with tourist season making the use of that beach and sea for swimming generally, and particularly unsafe in the absence of red warning markers, signs or flags”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
Earlier report
“No warnings were given in the welcome information/briefing about the challenge the sea around the coast in Malta could present to a weak swimmer”
This report
“It was understood that the Greek Coroner had informed bereaved family members that the sea was particularly rough in Rethymno, Crete and had no lifeguards on duty between 31 August and the end of the summer season”