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“And Now, Brother, Silence”: Heartbreaking Message from the Brother of the 27-Year-Old Who Died in Viannos

Published January 11, 2026, 18:06
“And Now, Brother, Silence”: Heartbreaking Message from the Brother of the 27-Year-Old Who Died in Viannos

The local community of Crete is plunged into mourning following the death of 27-year-old Stelios, who lost his life in a hunting accident in the Viannos area. The unfortunate young man fell into a ravine over 30 meters deep while hunting with his father and brother. Stelios' brother posted a heartbreaking message on social media, expressing his pain over the sudden loss of his brother. The funeral service will be held today at the Church of Saint Michael Archangel in Ano Viannos. The mayor of Viannos, Pavlos Baritakis, expressed his shock and hoped that there would be no more similar tragic events.