Dutch tourist found dead, two Americans and two French tourists missing in Greece

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1. Guys, for the love of god. Don’t underestimate the heatwaves. During the summer there is a reason we try to do as little as possible especially at noon and especially during a heatwave. If you want to wander in the nature of the islands during summer, have company, a cellphone, water, a hat, sunglasses and good shoes and of course, not at noon.

2. I think people consider Greece to have a more moderate climate and, as such, really underestimate the dangers. It doesn’t. Not really, not anymore. And every year it gets worse.

3. Always look at the temperature forecast. Going out to hike at over 35°C is foolish, even with a hat.

   Especially if you’re 74 years old.

4. Why would you subject yourself to such awful temperatures is my question.

5. I’m Greek and very fit. I would never go out hiking during midday summer heat in Greece. Just because one is on holiday doesn’t mean that they should do things even natives wouldn’t attempt.

6. Rule #1 of Southern Europe during the summer (I’m not joking): stay inside, or in the shade, from 11 to 18 (6 pm). And keep hydrated! Stay safe out there you guys. 

7. Was just in Greece (Rhodes) for a week. Was clearly not the weather for walking outside of the hotel/town. Needed none stop water and shade being above 35C in the afternoon

8. Siesta is sensible. As is keeping to the shade, hydrating well and taking things slowly.

9. I’m feeling weird as someone who lives in the Nordics, who have been freezing her arse off the last two years, save for that time I was in Naples. I crave that 30C, never experienced anything above 33C tho, so can’t tell how 35C is.

10. How tf do iraqis handle the heat they get like 50 degrees celsius