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British Tourist Dies on Turkish Pirate-Ship Excursion as Family Allege Crew Resumed Party

Authorities are still investigating after post-mortems in both countries failed to identify a cause.

Overview

  • Peter Colville, 60, was found unresponsive during a second swim stop near Cleopatra Beach on July 27 and was later pronounced dead at hospital.
  • A fellow tourist performed CPR on deck as relatives looked on, with the coastguard arriving to evacuate him from the vessel.
  • Family members and several passengers allege staff covered his body with a towel and later hosted a foam party for remaining guests.
  • TripAdvisor reviews from that day describe poor emergency procedures and a crew member declaring him dead without apparent medical intervention.
  • UK maritime guidance advises defibrillators on vessels carrying more than 100 people, the operator has not responded to media queries, and official inquiries remain open.