Quake Survivor Evacuated by Helicopter-- An aged native of Zakinthos, one of three islands southwest of Greek mainland that bore brunt of earthquake, is taken on stretcher from U.S. Navy helicopter which flew her to Araxos Airfield on the mainland. Sailors and marines from United States, British, Israeli and Greek ships are working desperately to alleviate distress of inhabitants of islands in Ionian Sea which have been shattered by the week-long tremors.

Associated Press · [ca. August 1953]

[Information from item housing] Earthquakes...Greece August 1953