- Özgür Töre
As the summer months draw to a close, an unsettling event on Greece's picturesque Gavdos Island left locals and visitors shocked.
A 32-year-old American tourist vacationing on the island caused significant distress among residents and fellow tourists. The man was reported wandering naked on the beach and acting indecently in front of young women. After several complaints were lodged against him, he was apprehended.
It was later learned that the same tourist, who was staying at a nudist camp on the island, had also intruded into a local Greek family's home and got into an altercation with the residents. The mayor of the island, Lilian Stefanaki, shared details of the incident with the Greek media.
Stefanaki revealed, "This man arrived at the beginning of August and was camping. However, he was filmed committing lewd acts in front of young women, which led to the complaints." Additionally, Stefanaki mentioned that the unnamed individual had also attempted to sexually assault a woman after breaking into a house. It was suggested that the man might have been under the influence of drugs or some other substance.
Authorities have since taken the man into custody, and he is expected to undergo psychological evaluations. The incident has highlighted the need for heightened safety measures and vigilance on the island, especially during the peak tourist season.
