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Lifeguard, Hotel Managers Arrested After British Tourist Dies in Crete Pool

Autopsy results are pending under a criminal investigation after a lifeguard and two hotel managers were released on bail.

Overview

  • A 78-year-old British tourist fell ill in a hotel pool in Hersonissos and died in hospital despite immediate first aid and emergency care.
  • Greek police took a 21-year-old lifeguard and two hotel bosses, aged 51 and 41, into custody on suspicion of negligent manslaughter.
  • Local media report that all three suspects were granted bail as investigative and judicial procedures move forward.
  • Authorities have opened a criminal inquiry to examine potential lapses in lifeguard supervision and emergency response at the resort.
  • This incident follows at least five unexplained British tourist deaths at Greek resorts this summer and has renewed calls for stricter pool and beach safety measures.