Greek Survivor Contestant Severely Injured in Boating Accident, Show Suspended
Survivor filming stopped after contestant’s leg amputated in horror boating tragedy

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Filming of the Greek edition of Survivor has been halted after contestant Stavros Floros suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of his left leg, due to a boating accident while spearfishing in the Dominican Republic. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
- 01Stavros Floros, a 21-year-old contestant, was struck by a tourist boat while spearfishing near Saona Island.
- 02The production company Acun Medya confirmed that Stavros is in serious but stable condition and has regained consciousness.
- 03The incident occurred outside of the competitive filming process of Survivor, according to Acun Medya.
- 04An inquiry has been launched by Dominican police and coast guard personnel regarding the collision with the tourist boat 'Adrien III'.
- 05Greek broadcaster SKAI TV has suspended all broadcasts of Survivor's 13th season pending the investigation.
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The Greek edition of Survivor has been suspended following a tragic boating accident involving contestant Stavros Floros, who suffered severe injuries while spearfishing near Saona Island in the Dominican Republic. The incident occurred during a production break when Stavros, 21, was struck by a tourist boat, resulting in the amputation of his left leg below the knee and significant damage to his right ankle. First responders provided immediate medical assistance, and he was subsequently transported to a hospital in La Romana, where he is currently in serious but stable condition. Acun Medya, the production company, stated that the accident happened outside the filming process and emphasized their commitment to providing support for Stavros and his family. Local authorities have initiated an investigation into the collision, involving the boat named 'Adrien III'. In response to the incident, Greek broadcaster SKAI TV has paused all broadcasts of the show's 13th season until the investigation concludes. The incident has garnered widespread attention on Greek social media, with many expressing their support for Stavros during his recovery.
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The accident has halted the production of Survivor, affecting local tourism and media operations.
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