There Port Authority of Messina paid tribute to Giovanni Arena For a gesture of extraordinary courage that has averted a possible tragedy at sea. This morning, the Coast Guard Commander met Arena, personally thanking him for his decisive intervention that took place June 10, 2025 in front of the beach of Torre Faroon the Messina coast.
A tourist of German nationality, surprised by one strongfound himself in serious difficulty while taking a bath and risked being dragged off. Mr. Arena, an expert swimmer and profound connoisseur of the Strait of Messinahe did not hesitate a moment: with determination and cold blood he dived into the water, reaching the woman and bringing her back to the shore in safety conditions.
The timely action, carried out before the arrival of the rescue vehicles, made it possible to avoid serious consequences. There Coast guard he underlined how the gesture of Arena represents an example of high civic sense and humanity.
In publicly thanking the citizen for thecommendable interventionthe Port Authority renews the invitation to the maximum prudence at seaespecially in the Strait, where localized marine currents and marine phenomena can jeopardize the safety of swimmers. The authorities have urged municipalities and bathing establishments to adapt to the current ordinance, preparing signs of danger compliant with standard symbolism ISO 20712.