Coaches join Greek wildfire rescue operation
Coaches at a youth sailing competition in Greece helped rescue more than 130 people from wildfires. The coaches were part of the International Laser Class Association 4 Youth World Championships in Volos. As racing concluded they joined a beach rescue operation across the bay in Nea Anchialos to evacuate residents and wildlife. About 60 boats helped to take people back to Volos. No sailors and coaches were injured. “The selfless and quick reaction of the coaches was inspiring to see,” said ILCA field operations officer Andrus Poksi. Labis Tsoukalas, president of the nautical club of Volos and Argonauts, said: “We’re…
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