Tourists in Crete were forced to wade into the sea and throw their backpacks on board a ferry after locals reportedly banned the use of a floating platform.
A line of tourists can be seen bobbing along with the help of a rope from the shore in Balos beach to the waiting ferry.
Many can be seen desperately trying to hold their belongings above water before having to throw it to others to catch onboard.
The ferry had stopped at the picturesque lagoon as part of a sightseeing trip and was due to go to the town of Kissamos when the tourists were ordered to disembark and reboard through the water. The reason behind the passengers having to disembark the ferry is unclear.
One American tourist told local news website zarpanaws it was an âunacceptable situationâ.
âPeople have to walk through neck-deep water to reach the edge of the sea. Elderly people are unable to walk,â they said.
Giorgos Mylonakis, the mayor of Kissamos, said the platform had been removed by mistake but has since been repositioned and âthe situation is betterâ.
âItâs not only a matter of safety, but also of the visitorsâ general experience. Balos is one of the most beautiful places in Greece and we must ensure the best possible experience for everyone,â he told broadcaster ERT.
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