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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Brit boy, 4, sucked into pool filter at Majorca hotel sparking desperate rescue mission
The hotel is being investigated for negligence A FOUR-year-old Brit boy had to be rescued after his hand was sucked into a swimming pool pipe at a hotel in Majorca. The horror unfolded on Sunday at Hotel Zafiro in the Spanish holiday resort Can Picafort after the boy put his hand into an uncovered skimmer outlet. Advertisement 3 A Brit boy, 4, was sucked into pool filter Credit: Bombers de Mallorca 3 A rescue mission was launched at a hotel in Majorca to free the boy's arm Credit: Bombers de Mallorca 3 Emergency teams emptied the pool before digging the pipe out Credit: Bombers de Mallorca When the unsuspecting child put his hand into the hole, a suction vacuum was created trapping his arm inside the small structure, according to Diaro de Mallorca. The harrowing accident then sparked a desperate rescue mission. Emergency services then rushed to the hotel and found the boy stuck inside the pool. They first tried to pull the boy out manually, but once this failed they resorted to draining the entire pool. Advertisement Once the whole pool was emptied using pumps, the team dug out the pipe which had sucked the child in. The four-year-old was also give a helmet and earmuffs while rescuers worked to free him. Thankfully after 30 minutes, the boy was released from the tight pipe. He was taken to hospital for examination. Advertisement But luckily he did not sustain any serious injuries. A court is now probing whether or not the hotel could be held responsible for negligence, local media reported. Brit dad fighting for life in Majorca after plunging head first into creek 'in freak accident' while playing with kids A spokesperson for the hotel told the MailOnline: "Our staff activated the emergency protocols, notifying the assistance services and the firefighters, who quickly responded to the scene. "The pool was emptied urgently to facilitate the actions of professionals." Advertisement This allowed them to "release the minor as soon as possible, who is now in good condition, under hospital observation". They added: "The family has expressed their gratitude to us for the quick response of the entire team. "This was a random incident that is already being thoroughly reviewed to take all necessary corrective measures and further strengthen our security controls." The petrifying accident comes after a "precious" four-year-old boy who died on holiday in Tenerife, Spain, was set to be laid to rest. Advertisement Edward James Watson Massey passed away following a swimming pool accident just before 5pm local time on Thursday, May 22. And in November a "cheeky" five-year-old Brit boy drowned in a hotel pool just one day into his first family holiday abroad. Kelan Logan-Derench was discovered in the water at the Mirette Hotel in Hurghada, Egypt, without his armbands on.
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Brit boy, 4, sucked into pool filter at Majorca hotel sparking desperate rescue mission
A FOUR-year-old Brit boy had to be rescued after his hand was sucked into a swimming pool pipe at a hotel in Majorca. The the Spanish holiday resort Can Picafort after the boy put his hand into an uncovered skimmer outlet. 3 A Brit boy, 4, was sucked into pool filter Credit: Bombers de Mallorca 3 A rescue mission was launched at a hotel in Majorca to free the boy's arm Credit: Bombers de Mallorca 3 Emergency teams emptied the pool before digging the pipe out Credit: Bombers de Mallorca When the unsuspecting child put his hand into the hole, a suction vacuum was created trapping his arm inside the small structure, according to Diaro de Mallorca. The Emergency services then rushed to the hotel and found the boy stuck inside the pool . They first tried to pull the boy out manually, but once this failed they resorted to draining the entire pool. READ MORE WORLD NEWS Once the whole pool was emptied using pumps, the team dug out the pipe which had sucked the child in. The four-year-old was also give a helmet and earmuffs while rescuers worked to free him. Thankfully after 30 minutes, the boy was released from the tight pipe. He was taken to hospital for examination. Most read in The Sun But luckily he did not sustain any serious injuries. A court is now probing whether or not the hotel could be held responsible for negligence, local media reported. Brit dad fighting for life in Majorca after plunging head first into creek 'in freak accident' while playing with kids A spokesperson for the hotel told the MailOnline: "Our staff activated the emergency protocols, notifying the assistance services and the firefighters, who quickly responded to the scene. "The pool was emptied urgently to facilitate the actions of professionals." This allowed them to "release the minor as soon as possible, who is now in good condition, under hospital observation". They added: "The family has expressed their gratitude to us for the quick response of the entire team. "This was a random incident that is already being thoroughly reviewed to take all necessary corrective measures and further strengthen our security controls." The petrifying accident comes after a Edward James Watson Massey passed away following a swimming pool accident just before 5pm local time on Thursday, May 22. And in November a Kelan Logan-Derench was discovered in the water at the Mirette Hotel in Hurghada, Egypt, without his armbands on.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Michelle Dewberry reveals terrifying moment when she dived fully-clothed into holiday pool to save her four-year-old boy - after lad drowns in Tenerife
TV Presenter Michelle Dewberry has revealed the terrifying moment she dived into a holiday pool to save her four-year-old son after he went under with 'fear in his eyes'. In a lengthy social media post, Ms Dewberry recalled the traumatic events in the aftermath of the tragic death of a Northern Irish boy of the same age. The media personality and GB News host, said her heart was 'breaking' for the 'poor family' of Edward James Watson Massey, from Co Down, who was found unresponsive on Thursday, May 22 in a pool in San Miguel de Abona. Ms Dewberry said today: 'I have a little boy who is also four. I don't usually share personal stuff about him, but this is important… 'A few weeks ago, we too were on holiday & my boy was in the pool. He was fully supervised by us, but one of his toys drifted out and he instinctively went to collect it. 'Unbeknownst to me, the pool depth changed steeply and my boy lost his footing. He immediately became submerged. 'I will never ever forget the fear in his eyes as he went under, unable to do anything else.' The 49-year-old then recounted how she jumped fully-clothed into the water to 'grab' her child with her dress becoming 'instantly filled with water' which 'dragged' her back. She said two lifeguards had come to help her too and that fortunately she managed to pull her son out in time. But Ms Dewberry added she would 'never forget the terror in his eyes and the fear in my heart'. Four-year-old Edward James Watson Massey leaves behind his parents Richard and Joanne and sister Victoria. Paying tribute, they said there lives would 'never be the same without him'. Emergency services rushed to José Miguel Galván Bello Avenue shortly before 5pm local time following reports of a child in cardiac arrest. Several hotel guests, including individuals who identified themselves as doctors, reportedly joined the rescue efforts in a desperate attempt to revive him. It's understood a nurse from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) provided CPR instructions over the phone while medics scrambled to locate a defibrillator Two advanced life support ambulances and a medical helicopter were sent to the scene. My heart breaks for this poor family💔 When I read this, I honestly thought 'there but for the grace of god go I'. I have a little boy who is also 4. I don't usually share personal stuff about him, but this is important… A few weeks ago, we too were on holiday & my boy was… — Michelle Dewberry (@MichelleDewbs) May 28, 2025 Despite the best efforts of paramedics, who carried out advanced resuscitation procedures, young Edward could not be saved. Reflecting on the events, Ms Deweberry said: 'As we come into holiday season, I beg all parents never to take their eyes off their children when they are in the water. 'I speak from experience now when I tell you these tragedies can literally happen in seconds. 'It's quicker than you would ever imagine. None of us deserve to go home without our babies and I send all of my love and best wishes to this family. 'I can't imagine what they must be going through right now. Truly devastating.'
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Brit boy dies after he's found unresponsive in pool on family holiday
Little Edward James Watson Massey, four, from Co Down, tragically died after he was found unresponsive in a pool during a family holiday to the Spanish island of Tenerife A four-year-old British boy who was found dead in a swimming pool during a family holiday to Tenerife has been pictured for the first time. Little Edward James Watson Massey, from Co Down, in Northern Ireland, was found unresponsive in the pool in the popular San Miguel de Abona location in the south of the island on May 22. A death notice for the boy said he is survived by father Richard, mother Joanne as well as sister "and best friend" Victoria. The notice added Edward would be "greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all his friends" and said: "He will be cherished in our hearts forever. Our lives will never be the same without him." According to a post on the website of the Canary Islands Government's Emergency and Security Co-ordination, it received an alert on Thursday reporting that a child had been rescued from a hotel pool by a lifeguard and was in cardiac arrest. A nurse assisted the caller to locate a defibrillator and begin resuscitation procedures. This was carried out by first responders in the area and other individuals identified as physicians. Two ambulances and a helicopter were despatched but the resuscitation procedures were unsuccessful and little Edward was pronounced dead. Funeral arrangements are being organised for the young boy. Two advanced life support ambulances as well as a medical helicopter were despatched to the site with CPR attempts continuing. Spanish broadcaster Telecinco said: "The child died after failing to recover from a cardiorespiratory arrest following a rescue from a hotel pool." A UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office told The Sun: "We are supporting the family of a British child who has died in Spain, and are in contact with the local authorities." Tragically, a different British toddler died after drowning in a pool at a holiday park in Greece. The three-year-old tot was found dead in a Tsilivi swimming pool with ambulances being called to the Greek island of Zakynthos where the British family was staying. A spokesperson for the government said they had been liaising with local authorities. They previously 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." The Greek state broadcaster ERT reported the toddler had been with his mum, two aunts and grandparents who were renting a villa when he died. The child reportedly entered the pool while other family members, who were inside the villa at the time, had been preparing to go out for lunch.
Irish Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
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- Irish Daily Mirror
'Precious and happy' Irish boy, 4, dies in Tenerife swimming tragedy
A four-year-old Northern Irish boy has tragically died following a swimming pool accident while on holiday in Tenerife. Edward James Watson Massey, from Co Down, has been remembered as a 'precious and happy little boy' after he tragically died on Thursday, May 22. According to local media, the young boy suffered a cardiac arrest due to ingesting a large amount of water while swimming in a hotel pool in Golf del Sur. An emergency response report shows the Emergency and Security Coordination Centre (CECOES) received an alert that a minor was rescued from a hotel pool by a lifeguard and was in cardiorespiratory arrest just before 5pm. Two advanced life support ambulances and a medical helicopter were dispatched to the hotel. However, despite resuscitation efforts, the four-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Local police assisted at the scene and the Guardia Civil has taken charge of the investigation. A funeral notice for Edward James Watson Massey reads: 'Precious son of Richard and Joanne. Loving brother and best friend of Victoria. Funeral arrangements to follow. Edward will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all his friends and family circle. 'He will be cherished in our hearts forever. Our lives will never be the same without him." Tributes to the young boy have flowed in online. One person wrote: 'My hearts in a million pieces the most precious and happy little boy, an absolute joy to be around. You are so so loved Edward.' Another said: 'This is absolutely heartbreaking. To Richard, Joanne, Victoria and the extended Watson and Massey families we send our deepest sympathy on your unimaginable loss.' A third commented: 'Absolutely heartbreaking thinking of the entire family and keeping you all in my prayers.' In response to the tragedy, a spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British child who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities."
