A 76-year-old British tourist has died after drowning while swimming near Vathi port off the coast of Kalymnos, Greece. This incident adds to a growing list of water-related fatalities involving British nationals abroad, highlighting the need for enhanced water safety measures.
A 76-year-old British tourist drowned off the coast of Kalymnos, Greece, while swimming near Vathi port after traveling from Kos. The incident occurred when the tourist struggled to return to his boat and tragically drowned in front of his wife. Despite the efforts of rescue teams consisting of the coastguard, police, and divers, he was pronounced dead at Kalymnos General Hospital. The investigation into the cause of the drowning is being handled by the Kalymnos Port Authority.
This case adds to a number of recent incidents involving British tourists and water-related accidents abroad. Additional cases include the drowning of a British pensioner in Marmaris and a British father who died trying to save his son during a storm in Mauritius. These events underscore ongoing concerns regarding water safety on holiday destinations.
