Greece Records 1st Victim Following Powerful Earthquake

Greece has recorded the first victim, following the earthquake of 6.0 magnitude which hit Larisa last Wednesday.

Local media report that an 83-year-old man lost his life, who, although he managed to get out of the rubble, could not escape the wounds he received. It is learned that he lost his life in the hospital where he was being treated. 

The elderly man was rescued by rescue teams found in the area and then transported by ambulance to a private rehabilitation center. Yesterday, the 83-year-old was transported to Larissa General Hospital, where he died. 

Meanwhile, residents of the quake-hit areas spent the fourth night outside, sheltered in army tents. According to measurements carried out by groups of specialists in many of the villages of Thessaly, 900 houses, or almost two in three of those visited by engineers have been declared uninhabitable. On Saturday evening, another 4.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded 5 km northwest of Larissa, with a depth of 8 km.