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Cyprus: New tragedy in the National Guard – Dead 27-year-old contract hoplite

A 27-year-old contracted hoplite, who was seriously injured as part of a planned educational activity last Monday, passed away this afternoon in the Intensive Care Unit of the Nicosia General Hospital where he was being treated.

The unfortunate Panagiotis Giannios was injured when he jumped from a helicopter into the sea.

Both the National Guard and the Cyprus Police are investigating the tragic event.

The Ministry of Defense of Cyprus expresses its sincere condolences to the family and relatives of SYOP.

It is noted that on May 12, a 27-year-old contract captain lost her life after an accident in the Kornos camp, when the jeep in which SYOP was riding along with a probationary reserve officer and a hoplite draw was overturned.

Also, about a year ago, a 33-year-old Captain, gave up his last breath, after an exercise, when, in his attempt to fall down on a special platform, the rope he was using was cut, as a result of which he fell on a cliff fifty meters and was injured. deadly.

Source: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ

Source: Capital

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