Hikers Rescued from Snowy Kallidromo by Greek EMAC

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1. όρος (m.)
   Βουνό ή ανύψωση γης με σημαντικό ύψος. ↩︎
2. εγκλωβίζω
   Αποκλείονται ή παγιδεύονται σε έναν χώρο. ↩︎
3. σκοτάδι (n.)
   Έλλειψη φωτός, κατάσταση σκοτεινή. ↩︎
4. διάσωση (f.)
   Ενέργεια που απελευθερώνει κάποιον από κίνδυνο. ↩︎
5. ζήλος (m.)
   Έντονη επιθυμία και προσπάθεια για επιτυχία. ↩︎
6. επαγγελματισμός (m.)
   Συμπεριφορά που χαρακτηρίζεται από επιδεξιότητα και υπευθυνότητα. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: How were the hikers able to call for help?

Question: What made the hike more dangerous for the hikers?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
όρος (m.)	mountain
εγκλωβίζω	trap
σκοτάδι (n.)	darkness
διάσωση (f.)	rescue
ζήλος (m.)	zeal
επαγγελματισμός (m.)	professionalism

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The hikers had embarked on their journey from the Leonidas monument early on Saturday, intending to explore the scenic snowy landscape. However, as they reached higher elevations, they realised the challenging conditions and impending darkness made it impossible to return safely. At approximately 4:00 p.m., the group contacted emergency services using the “112” line for assistance.

Efforts by firefighters from Lamia and nearby services commenced from the Thermopylae area. However, progress was hindered due to deep snow and fallen trees obstructing rural paths. Recognising the limitations, the rescue teams utilised an emergency tracked vehicle to navigate the demanding terrain, setting off from the village of Eleftherochori.

By 6:45 p.m., rescuers reached the isolated spot where the hikers awaited help. The group was safely transported back to their starting point, thanks to the careful coordination and expertise of the rescue teams involved.

This operation highlights the dedication of the Greek emergency services in managing challenging rescue missions in harsh winter conditions, ensuring that the hikers were returned to safety without incident.

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