Philenews

Greek Tourist Faces Potential Quadriplegia After Beach Accident in Australia

Published January 15, 2026, 13:18
Greek Tourist Faces Potential Quadriplegia After Beach Accident in Australia

A 28-year-old Greek tourist, Ioannis Vidinotis, is in critical condition at Royal Perth Hospital in Australia following a serious accident at Cottesloe Beach. While swimming on New Year's Eve, he hit his head on a sandbar and lost consciousness. Doctors fear potential quadriplegia due to extensive spinal injuries. Ioannis had traveled to Australia to visit relatives. His family, with the help of the Greek community of Western Australia, has launched a fundraising campaign to cover the costs of his medical care and rehabilitation, which are expected to be substantial. His parents are traveling from Greece to be by his side. The prognosis for regaining mobility is poor, with chances of less than 5%.