Coaches at world youth event in Volos carry out beach rescue‘All coaches deserve the highest praise’ says World Sailing CEO
Sailing coaches at the world youth championships in Volos, Greece have been lauded for helping to rescue more than 130 people from wildfires in the region.
The coaches helped to evacuate residents stranded on a beach after fires blocked exits from the area to the mainland. Using motorised support boats, they also helped to rescue local wildlife, according to a statement from World Sailing on Monday.
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