Nea Filadelfeia, Greece – A young Scottish couple was safely rescued by the Greek Fire Service on [insert date] after becoming stranded in Prombona Stream, located between Chalkidona and Nea Filadelfeia, when heavy rain caused the water levels to rise unexpectedly.
The tourists, who had been walking in the area, found themselves trapped on one bank of the stream as the river swelled. Frightened to cross to the opposite side, they contacted the fire service for assistance and remained in a safe location until help arrived.
The Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) was dispatched to the scene. Once the water depth subsided significantly, rescuers assisted the couple in crossing on foot, at times carrying them on their backs to ensure their safe extraction. Authorities confirmed that the pair’s lives were never in danger due to the shallow water, but their fear of crossing alone necessitated the operation.
Details surrounding how the tourists ended up in the stream remain unclear, as does their reason for being in the area. The head of the EMAK team, speaking at the scene, remarked, “This isn’t a hiking route—it’s a stream. They must have entered from somewhere, perhaps unaware of the risks. It’s obviously not permitted, but I don’t know if they bypassed any fencing.”
The successful rescue highlights the dangers of unpredictable weather and unfamiliar terrain for visitors. Authorities have not released the identities of the couple or further details about the incident.