German tourist, 68, found dead on Greek island

Hiker, whose body was discovered near a ravine in Crete, is sixth tourist to die in the country this month amid soaring temperatures

A German hiker has been found dead on the island of Crete, the fire department said - the latest tourist fatality during a period of unseasonably high temperatures in Greece.

The man had been declared missing on Sunday and was found near a ravine in the south of the island, the fire department said in a statement.