British National Found Dead on Spetses, Greece

A British national was found dead Friday morning on the island of Spetses, Greece. His body was discovered by residents at the Tsaldari wharf in the Old Port of the island.

According to preliminary reports, he was identified as a 44-year-old man, who appears to have received a blow to the head.

According to the same information, he was a member of a sailing boat crew, participating in the Classic Regatta that is in progress on the island. Hundreds of competitors gather each June on the Greek island for the race.

Investigations on Spetses are currently investigating. His body is expected to be transferred to the forensic service of Piraeus for an autopsy.

Only a two-hour ferry ride away from Athens, the island of Spetses with its picturesque old harbor is a well-known destination for tourists and Greeks.

Spetses death latest fatal incident of tourists in Greece

This is the latest fatal incident of a foreign tourist losing his or her life in Greece. Six tourists, including hikers and the British TV presenter Michael Mosley, have tragically lost their lives amidst a punishing heatwave.

Vacationers heading to Greece have been warned to be “very careful” as the country experiences soaring temperatures. This comes after several tourists have died while visiting the country.

The body of a German hiker, who went missing last Sunday, was found this week on the Greek island of Crete. It was the sixth death of a tourist in Greece this month.

The country has experienced soaring temperatures in recent weeks with temperatures surpassing 100F (40C) in some areas. Tourist attractions and schools have been forced to close, and health authorities have urged people to remain indoors during the hottest times of the day.

Greek Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis has warned that visitors to the country need to be especially cautious and “not take any unnecessary risks” in the heat, Euronews.com reports. He said the rising temperatures were linked to climate change.

The government minister said, “We have had cases of foreign travelers who lost their lives in Greece. They lost their lives because they underestimated the phenomenon [of climate change].”

According to Greece’s weather agency, the Hellenic National Meteorological Service, temperatures will be in the high 90s (high 30s Celsius) this week, including in Athens and Crete. Weather maps published by the agency show that much of the country will experience temperatures between 85 to 95 degrees (30-35C) with some areas being as hot as 95 to 105 degrees (35-40C).

This is a developing story.