Third body recovered from helicopter crash off Poros island
Three bodies, of two Russian nationals and a Greek, were recovered from a helicopter that crashed into the sea channel between Poros island and the mainland of Galatas on Tuesday.
The electricity network operator (DEDDIE) confirmed that the helicopter had hit electricity wires supplying Poros with power from Galatas before plunging into the sea.
"The company's crews rushed to the site to inspect and assess the damage resulting from the crash of the helicopter into the aerial line supplying the island of Poros with electricity from Galatas. The crews are working intensely to restore damage the soonest possible," DEDDIE said in a statement.
It added that they were bringing generators to Poros in case repairs were long term.
According to separate information, the helicopter had submitted a flight plan for the Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" from Galatas.
The defense ministry had sent a Super Puma that took off at 15.43 for the site, while Port Authority and private vessels rushed to the area. Photographs show two of the helicopter's blades sticking out of the water.
Meanwhile, the Civil Protection General Secretariat has requested both DEDDIE and the army to supply generators to the island until repairs are made to the network.
Source: ana-mpa
