A Greek island ferry captain and three of his crew face homicide charges over the death of a tardy passenger who was pushed by crew members into the sea as he tried to force his way onto the departing vessel.
The coast guard said the man was recovered unconscious from the harbor waters and later pronounced dead. An autopsy was underway to determine the precise cause of death.
Varvitsiotis told privately-owned Parapolitika radio that the behavior of the detained crew members was “a vile insult to Greek seamen.” Attica Group, which owns the Blue Horizon, issued a brief statement saying it was “devastated by the tragic incident” and would cooperate with the authorities.
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