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Tragedy for Greek Couple on Vacation in Panama: Wife Dies, Husband in Critical Condition

Published January 6, 2026, 07:18
Tragedy for Greek Couple on Vacation in Panama: Wife Dies, Husband in Critical Condition

A Greek couple experienced tragedy while on vacation in Panama and Costa Rica. The wife passed away in a Panamanian hospital after a short illness with symptoms of coughing and blisters. The husband, after the loss of his wife, returned to Greece alone, but collapsed in Paris during the flight and is hospitalized in critical condition. According to testimonies from other members of the tour group, the wife initially presented with mild symptoms and received medication from a doctor in Panama. However, her condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to her death. The group included several doctors, but the severity of the condition was not diagnosed in time. The husband, shocked by the loss of his wife, decided to return to Greece alone. During the flight with a stopover in Paris, he collapsed and required urgent medical attention. His condition is critical and he is hospitalized in a hospital in the French capital. This tragedy has shocked the community of Lixouri, Kefalonia, where the couple came from. The authorities are investigating the circumstances of the woman's death, while also providing support to her husband.