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Four-Year-Old British Boy Freed from Majorca Hotel Pool Filter as Negligence Inquiry Underway

A court investigation is examining Hotel Zafiro’s safety standards following the rescue of the boy’s trapped arm from an uncovered skimmer outlet.

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Overview

  • The boy’s hand became trapped in an uncovered pool skimmer outlet at Hotel Zafiro in Can Picafort on Sunday due to suction.
  • Emergency teams drained the pool and excavated the pipe structure to free his arm after about 30 minutes.
  • He was taken to a local hospital for examination and was found to have no serious injuries.
  • Authorities have launched a court probe into potential negligence over the hotel’s uncovered safety fixtures.
  • Recent accidents in Ibiza and Marbella involving British holidaymakers have intensified scrutiny of resort safety standards.