Two Britons found dead in Portuguese apartment swimming pool
The men, aged 27 and 29, were discovered in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 4am, but attempts to resuscitate them were unsuccessful, and their deaths were confirmed at the site.
The deaths are not being treated as suspicious. They are believed to have drowned after jumping into the pool following a night out.
Initial reports suggest the two men may have entered the pool after consuming alcohol and are not thought to have known how to swim. The pair were reportedly staying in the apartment complex with friends as part of a holiday.
The incident occurred in a region popular with British tourists, with young holidaymakers in particular drawn to Albufeira's nightlife. It follows a number of recent fatal incidents involving UK nationals in the Algarve this summer.
On June 4, Greg Monks, a 38-year-old from Glasgow, was found dead at the bottom of a steep embankment near Albufeira town centre, one week after being reported missing during a stag party. Earlier in the summer, another British tourist, aged 21, died in the resort after reportedly falling down stairs.
The deaths have raised concerns among local authorities and residents about the pressures of mass tourism and the transformation of Albufeira's identity from a family destination to a party hotspot. Discussions have taken place about tighter regulations concerning public drinking and safety around swimming pools in tourist accommodation.
The police are investigating the circumstances of the latest fatalities and are awaiting the results of toxicological tests and witness statements from those staying with the victims.
The names of the deceased have not yet been released.
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