Visitors to Greece appear ‘ill informed’ about heatwave risk, warn rescuers

Call for better trail signage and backing for walking clubs as fears grow over lack of know-how' among foreigners encountering searing temperatures

With Greece gripped by unusually high temperatures, fears are growing that foreign visitors are not aware or being properly informed of the risks posed by overexertion in the searing heat.

Over the past week, three search and rescue operations have been started for tourists who have gone missing during treks on far-flung islands, including one for the popular TV presenter Michael Mosley, who was found dead on the island of Symi.