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Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
Brit man, 68, dies at beach on popular holiday island
A 68-year-old Brit has died on a beach in Greece after going swimming and losing consciousness. Officers from the Central Port Authority rushed to Lindos beach in Rhodes and took the man to the nearby Archangelos health centre, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy is due to take place to determine his cause of death, reports Greek news outlet dimokratiki. It comes just weeks after a British tourist died in a suspected drowning after getting into difficulty whilst swimming in the sea. The holidaymaker went for a late-evening swim at the popular holiday resort of Fuengirola in Spain, as concerned eyewitnesses noticed he began struggling. Police said onlookers then pulled him out of the water after calling emergency services. There was nothing the emergency responders could do to save him when they reached the beach and he was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesman for a regional emergency response coordination centre confirmed: 'A man died yesterday evening at a beach in Fuengirola. "Emergency responders received the first of several calls around 9.10pm, saying a man was drowning in the sea off Fuengirola's seafront. "According to the callers he was about 60 metres out and was having difficulties getting out of the water. National and local police were mobilised along with coastguards and paramedics." 'Two members of the public were able to get the man out of the water but despite the efforts of the emergency responders to save his life, there was nothing they could do to revive him. He was pronounced dead on the beach before he could be taken to hospital.' In April, an Irish holidaymaker drowned on a nearby Costa del Sol beach during Spain's historic blackout. Darren Pilson, 53, from Howth, Co Dublin, was pulled out of the water after getting into difficulties off a beach in the resort of La Carihuela near Torremolinos.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Brit tourist dies in 'drowning' in late evening holiday swim
A British tourist is suspected to have drowned after getting into difficulty in the sea. The holidaymaker was taking advantage of the good weather in the popular holiday resort of Fuengirola and went for a late-evening swim. Police said today onlookers saw him in difficulties and pulled him out of the water after calling emergency was nothing the emergency responders could do to save him when they reached the beach and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The tragedy happened near a beach restaurant called Chiringuito Martin Playa. The alarm was raised just after 9pm last sources confirmed the dead man was British and was staying at a nearby hotel. He has not been named. A spokesman for a regional emergency response coordination centre confirmed: 'A man died yesterday evening at a beach in Fuengirola. 'Emergency responders received the first of several calls around 9.10pm, saying a man was drowning in the sea off Fuengirola's seafront. According to the callers he was about 60 metres out and was having difficulties getting out of the water. National and local police were mobilised along with coastguards and paramedics. 'Two members of the public were able to get the man out of the water but despite the efforts of the emergency responders to save his life, there was nothing they could do to revive him. He was pronounced dead on the beach before he could be taken to hospital.' An Irish holidaymaker drowned on a nearby Costa del Sol beach during Spain's historic blackout last month. Darren Pilson, 53, from Howth, Co Dublin, was pulled out of the water after getting into difficulties off a beach in the resort of La Carihuela near Torremolinos. A Dutchman who helped pull him out of the water after seeing him in difficulties revealed he passed away after they were unable to contact the emergency services by phone or online following the power outage. Meeno van Oorschot also claimed in a Facebook post the dead man was recently widowed and had died in front of relatives including a son he had taken on holiday following their loss. A death notice published a few days after the tragedy said: 'The death occurred of Darren Pilson, Howth, Co. Dublin on April 28. Tragically in Spain. Predeceased by his sister Tracy and dad Pat. Darren will be very sadly missed by his adored son Sonny, mother Maureen, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.' On Monday night a 39-year-old British woman died after plunging from a scenic beauty spot in Majorca. She was rushed to hospital critically injured that morning following the drama. She fell about 60 feet from a lookout point in the Palma neighbourhood of es Jonquet overlooking the sea. Local police and paramedics who responded to an emergency call stabilised her at the scene before putting a 'Green Alert' in place to make sure she got to hospital as quickly as possible by clearing traffic for the ambulance transporting her. The alert was raised around 8.30am on Monday. The unnamed Brit was admitted to an intensive care unit at Son espases Hospital in Palma as police began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Hospital sources said yesterday she had died the night she was admitted to hospital. Insiders close to the probe into the woman's death have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with what happened and it was not being treated as a crime.
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brit tourist, 57, ‘drowns' on Costa Del Sol after getting into difficulty during evening sea swim in Fuengirola resort
It follows another Brit who tragically plunged to her death in Spain BEACH TRAGEDY Brit tourist, 57, 'drowns' on Costa Del Sol after getting into difficulty during evening sea swim in Fuengirola resort Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRITISH tourist has reportedly died after drowning on a popular beach in Costa del Sol. The 57-year-old got into difficulties after going on a late night swim alone in the Spanish holiday resort of Fuengirola. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A 57-year-old Brit holidaymaker has died in a suspected drowning on the Costa del Sol Credit: Solarpix 2 The tragedy happened near a beach restaurant called Chiringuito Martin Playa Credit: Solarpix Police said onlookers witnessed the man as he started to struggle below the water. They made a heroic effort to try and rescue him and managed to pull him out of the water as they called the emergency services. Ambulance crews quickly arrived but couldn't save the Brit. He was pronounced dead at the scene near to a beach restaurant called Chiringuito Martin Playa just after 9:20pm on Wednesday night. Police sources confirmed the dead man was British and was staying at a nearby hotel. A spokesman for a regional emergency response coordination centre confirmed: 'A man died yesterday evening at a beach in Fuengirola. 'Emergency responders received the first of several calls around 9.10pm, saying a man was drowning in the sea off Fuengirola's seafront. 'According to the callers he was about 60 metres out and was having difficulties getting out of the water. 'Two members of the public were able to get the man out of the water but despite the efforts of the emergency responders to save his life, there was nothing they could do to revive him. 'He was pronounced dead on the beach before he could be taken to hospital.' An Irish holidaymaker drowned on a nearby Costa del Sol beach during Spain's historic blackout last month. Darren Pilson, 53, from Howth, Co Dublin, was pulled out of the water after getting into difficulties off a beach in the resort of La Carihuela near Torremolinos. A Dutchman who helped pull him out of the water after seeing him in difficulties revealed he passed away after they were unable to contact the emergency services by phone or online following the power outage. Meeno van Oorschot also claimed in a Facebook post the dead man was recently widowed and had died in front of relatives including a son he had taken on holiday following their loss. A death notice published a few days after the tragedy said: 'The death occurred of Darren Pilson, Howth, Co. Dublin on April 28. Tragically in Spain. 'Predeceased by his sister Tracy and dad Pat. Darren will be very sadly missed by his adored son Sonny, mother Maureen, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. 'May he rest in peace.' On Monday night a 39-year-old British woman died after plunging from a scenic beauty spot in Majorca. She was rushed to hospital critically injured that morning following the drama. She fell about 60 feet from a lookout point in the Palma neighbourhood of es Jonquet overlooking the sea. Local police and paramedics who responded to an emergency call stabilised her at the scene before putting a 'Green Alert' in place to make sure she got to hospital as quickly as possible by clearing traffic for the ambulance transporting her. The alert was raised around 8.30am on Monday. The unnamed Brit was admitted to an intensive care unit at Son espases Hospital in Palma as police began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Hospital sources said yesterday she had died the night she was admitted to hospital. Insiders close to the probe into the woman's death have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with what happened and it was not being treated as a crime.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Brit tourist, 57, ‘drowns' on Costa Del Sol after getting into difficulty during evening sea swim in Fuengirola resort
A BRITISH tourist has reportedly died after drowning on a popular beach in Costa del Sol. The 57-year-old got into difficulties after going on a late night swim alone in the Spanish holiday resort of Fuengirola. 2 A 57-year-old Brit holidaymaker has died in a suspected drowning on the Costa del Sol Credit: Solarpix 2 The tragedy happened near a beach restaurant called Chiringuito Martin Playa Credit: Solarpix Police said onlookers witnessed the man as he started to struggle below the water. They made a heroic effort to try and rescue him and managed to pull him out of the water as they called the emergency services. Ambulance crews quickly arrived but couldn't save the Brit. He was pronounced dead at the scene near to a beach restaurant called Chiringuito Martin Playa just after 9:20pm on Wednesday night. read more in Brits abroad Police sources confirmed the dead man was British and was staying at a nearby hotel. A spokesman for a regional emergency response coordination centre confirmed: 'A man died yesterday evening at a beach in Fuengirola. 'Emergency responders received the first of several calls around 9.10pm, saying a man was drowning in the sea off Fuengirola's seafront. 'According to the callers he was about 60 metres out and was having difficulties getting out of the water. Most read in The Sun 'Two members of the public were able to get the man out of the water but despite the efforts of the emergency responders to save his life, there was nothing they could do to revive him. 'He was pronounced dead on the beach before he could be taken to hospital.' An Irish holidaymaker drowned on a nearby Costa del Sol beach during Spain's historic blackout last month. Darren Pilson, 53, from Howth, Co Dublin, was pulled out of the water after getting into difficulties off a beach in the resort of La Carihuela near Torremolinos. A Dutchman who helped pull him out of the water after seeing him in difficulties revealed he passed away after they were unable to contact the emergency services by phone or online following the power outage. Meeno van Oorschot also claimed in a Facebook post the dead man was recently widowed and had died in front of relatives including a son he had taken on holiday following their loss. A death notice published a few days after the tragedy said: 'The death occurred of Darren Pilson, Howth, Co. Dublin on April 28. Tragically in Spain. 'Predeceased by his sister Tracy and dad Pat. Darren will be very sadly missed by his adored son Sonny, mother Maureen, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. 'May he rest in peace.' On Monday night a 39-year-old British woman died after plunging from a scenic beauty spot in Majorca. She was rushed to hospital critically injured that morning following the drama. She fell about 60 feet from a lookout point in the Palma neighbourhood of es Jonquet overlooking the sea. Local police and paramedics who responded to an emergency call stabilised her at the scene before putting a 'Green Alert' in place to make sure she got to hospital as quickly as possible by clearing traffic for the ambulance transporting her. The alert was raised around 8.30am on Monday. The unnamed Brit was admitted to an intensive care unit at Son espases Hospital in Palma as police began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Hospital sources said yesterday she had died the night she was admitted to hospital. Insiders close to the probe into the woman's death have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with what happened and it was not being treated as a crime.
The Journal
06-05-2025
- The Journal
Dutchman 'deeply affected' after trying to help Irish father who drowned in Spain during blackout
TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN paid to an Irish holidaymaker who drowned on the Costa del Sol during Spain's historic blackout. Darren Pilson, 53, from Howth, Co Dublin, was pulled out of the water after getting into difficulty off a beach in the resort of La Carihuela near Torremolinos. A Dutchman who went to aid him after seeing him in distress revealed he passed away after they were unable to contact the emergency services by phone or online following the power outage on Monday, 28 April. Menno van Oorschot also claimed in a Facebook post the dead man was recently widowed and had died in front of relatives including a son he had taken on holiday following their loss. A death notice published at the weekend said: 'The death occurred of Darren Pilson, Howth, Co. Dublin on April 28. Tragically in Spain. The incident happened around 5pm last Monday afternoon. Mr van Oorschot said in an agonising social media post, describing the day as 'very sad' and recounting the problems caused by the power outage on the beach he was on: 'The sea was very rough and there was a mega strong current. Lifeguards were nowhere to be seen because it is not yet high season. 'We were surprised that some people let their children play in the wild sea. We kept glancing sideways over the big waves. Advertisement 'While we were drinking our drinks on the beach, I caught a glimpse of someone going under in the sea about 80 meters away from us. 'Quickly and without hesitation, I dashed into the sea towards that person. 'Together with quite a few others, we got him onto the beach and started resuscitating. 'Unfortunately, all our efforts were in vain. And unfortunately, the man has passed away. 'The realization of how much we depend on the internet and telephone really hit me hard. There was no way to call the emergency services, and when the police finally arrived, the ambulance could only be alerted via the walkie-talkie. This all took an incredibly long time, too long. 'What touches me the most is that the man we pulled out of the water with all our might was on vacation with his son and grandmother to cope with the loss of the boy's mother, who unfortunately passed away six weeks before the vacation. 'The father has also passed away, and that deeply affects me. The feeling of helplessness still hits me hard, even though I know that we all did everything we could today to save the man's life.' Well-placed sources said: 'The police had lots of problems trying to contact the courts so they could authorise the removal of the man's body.' Last Monday's blackout had already been linked to five deaths, including that of a family of three in Ourense, Galicia, thought to have been killed by carbon monoxide fumes from a faulty generator. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
