Two young Somali women tragically drowned while swimming in Oroklini, a popular area in the Larnaca district, on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred when the women, both aged 20 and residing in Cyprus on work permits, were swept away by powerful sea currents.
- Rescue crews eventually located the two women and recovered their bodies from the sea. They were transported to Larnaca General Hospital, where medical staff pronounced them dead on arrival.
Reports indicate that the women were part of a group that had gone to the beach for a day out. At one point, three of the women entered the water to swim. However, they soon found themselves in distress as they were pulled away from the shore by strong currents near the breakwater.
Onlookers witnessed the situation unfold and rushed to assist. They managed to rescue one of the three bathers, but the two others were not reached in time. The Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) was alerted and commenced a search and rescue operation at around 7.30pm.
The operation involved multiple assets, including two police speedboats, a helicopter from the National Guard, and boats from both the lifeguards stationed at Larnaca airport and the Larnaca lifeguards club. Additionally, two ambulances were on standby for any potential casualties.
Rescue crews eventually located the two women and recovered their bodies from the sea. They were transported to Larnaca General Hospital, where medical staff pronounced them dead on arrival.
As the community mourns this tragic loss, the Oroklini police station has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The local authorities are looking into various factors, including safety measures in place at the beach and the conditions that led to the unfortunate drowning.
