A British toddler has died after drowning in a pool during a family holiday in Greece. The three-year-old boy was found dead in a swimming pool on Sunday afternoon, with ambulances called to Tsilivi, a village on the Greek island of Zakynthos.
Emergency services were called to the scene and transported the boy to the hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead. A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson confirmed a British child died in Greece. A spokesperson for the Government department said they are liaising with local authorities. They said: « We are providing consular support to the family of a British child who has died in Greece and are in contact with the local authorities. »
Greek state broadcaster ERT reported the toddler was with his mother, two aunts and grandparents who were renting a villa when he died.
The child had reportedly entered the pool waters while other family members – who were inside the villa at the time – prepared to go out for lunch.
He was then found unconscious in the water by his grandfather after the family launched a desperate search.
A local police probe into the child’s death on Sunday evening, which is being coordinated by an investigating court, is ongoing. His grief-stricken relatives will be questioned as part of the inquiry.
The family reportedly stayed at a £2,000-a-week four-bedroom villa in Tsilivi, on Zante’s northeastern coast, just over two miles west of the capital Zakynthos. The property is described online as a « true gem « tucked away in a completely private location.
The description states it is « nestled in a secluded oasis », adding: « Our villa offers the perfect escape for those seeking tranquillity and natural beauty. »
The villa’s description states: « Our villa is a true gem, tucked away in a completely private location. As you step onto our property, you’ll be greeted by lush greenery and the soothing sounds of nature.
« The centrepiece of our villa is the sparkling private pool, inviting you to take a refreshing dip or simply lounge in the sun, surrounded by swaying trees and the scent of Mediterranean blossoms. »
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