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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Aisha Rimi

Holidaymaker swept out to sea in Greece survives for 18 hours by clinging onto kids’ beach ball

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A man has been rescued in Greece after surviving 18 hours adrift at sea by clinging on to a small inflatable beach ball.

The tourist, known as Ivan, 30, was one of three men swept out to sea by the powerful currents off the coast of Myti Beach in Kassandra, Greece.

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