Coast Guard Officer Found Dead in Lesvos, Investigation Underway

SIGRI, LESVOS – Authorities in Lesvos are investigating the tragic death of a 29-year-old Coast Guard officer who was found hanged near a chapel in the village of Sigri on Friday afternoon. The officer, a native of Mytilene, was recently married and served as a K9 handler in the Coast Guard’s drug enforcement unit.

According to officials, the officer had been on sick leave prior to his death. No additional details surrounding the circumstances of his passing have been disclosed. Police are actively examining all possible scenarios to determine the cause of death.

The tight-knit community of Sigri and the broader Lesvos region mourns the loss of the young officer as authorities continue their investigation. Further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.

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