The shipwreck lies just off a beach in a nature reserve near Epanomi (Picture: Getty)
A British tourist has died after getting into difficulty in the sea at a shipwreck in Greece.
The 33-year-old was seen to be in danger after rough seas set in around the Epanomi Shipwreck near the northern city of Thessaloniki.
Lying just off a beach on a nature reserve, the wreck is a popular snorkelling spot due to the crystal clear waters and variety of sea life inhabiting it.
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