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The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Distraught pal of two Brit tourists, 27 & 29, found them ‘lifeless' in Algarve holiday pool after ‘non-swimmers' drowned
THE friend of two Brits who tragically drowned in an Algarve apartment pool reportedly found them after returning from a night out with the group. The 27 and 29-year-olds, both believed to be "non-swimmers", 4 Two Brits have drowned in a pool in Albufeira after a night out Credit: Getty 4 The two men, aged 27 and 29, were found 'lifeless' in the water by one of their friends Credit: Getty Emergency crews were scrambled to the scene around 4.30am on Tuesday but were unable to save the pair. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Cops are now said to be working on the theory the pair got into difficulties after jumping into the pool because they had been drinking and didn't know how to swim. There were no signs of foul play. Read more world news The pool, located in an unnamed apartment complex, is said to be open between 8am and 9pm. The owner of one of the apartments told Portuguese daily Correio da Manha: 'They were with a group of friends. 'It was one of them who found them in the swimming pool.' Police have already spoken to the distraught pal who made the grim discovery as part of the ongoing probe. Most read in The Sun For now, the deaths are being treated as accidental while authorities await post-mortem results. Portugal's Policia Judiciaria has been asked to assist in the case by GNR officers, as is standard when a death involves foreign nationals or unclear circumstances. Moment Brits including woman are beaten and kicked by Turkish 'Mad Boys' bouncers in row over bill and 'insulting flag' The two British men have not yet been publicly identified. The latest tragedy adds to a string of recent tourist deaths in the party hotspot, which has sparked concern among locals and officials alike. A number of Brits have In June, a The body of the 21-year-old man was discovered at the bottom of a set of steps in the old town in the Algarve. It comes just days after cops located the body of a Scottish tourist who had been missing for a week in Albufeira. Greg Monks, 38, from Glasgow, had He is thought to have jumped over a wall and fallen down a steep cliff after becoming disorientated as he tried to head back to his hotel. The plant mechanic was found by police at the bottom of a ravine on Wednesday - just hours after the 21-year-old Brit was discovered. The spate of incidents has come amid a crackdown on holiday misbehaviour in Albufeira, with new fines of up to €4,000 introduced for drunken antics, nudity, and public indecency. Albufeira's mayor, Jose Carlos Rolo, recently slammed out-of-control tourists, saying: 'Tourists who fall down drunk aren't needed here at all.' The deaths of the two British men this week are the latest in a worrying trend that has put a spotlight on the darker side of the resort's party scene. Police inquiries into Tuesday's drowning are ongoing. 4 Their deaths are being treated as accidental for now Credit: Getty 4 Albufeira draws in thousands of tourists every summer Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Distraught pal of two Brit tourists, 27 & 29, found them ‘lifeless' in Algarve holiday pool after ‘non-swimmers' drowned
The two men have not yet been identified HOLS POOL HORROR Distraught pal of two Brit tourists, 27 & 29, found them 'lifeless' in Algarve holiday pool after 'non-swimmers' drowned THE friend of two Brits who tragically drowned in an Algarve apartment pool reportedly found them after returning from a night out with the group. The 27 and 29-year-olds, both believed to be "non-swimmers", were found "lifeless" in the water in the popular Portuguese resort of Albufeira. 4 Two Brits have drowned in a pool in Albufeira after a night out Credit: Getty 4 The two men, aged 27 and 29, were found 'lifeless' in the water by one of their friends Credit: Getty Emergency crews were scrambled to the scene around 4.30am on Tuesday but were unable to save the pair. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Cops are now said to be working on the theory the pair got into difficulties after jumping into the pool because they had been drinking and didn't know how to swim. There were no signs of foul play. Read more world news VOLCANO CHAOS Volcano erupts on Iceland as tourists evacuated from popular hols resort The pool, located in an unnamed apartment complex, is said to be open between 8am and 9pm. The owner of one of the apartments told Portuguese daily Correio da Manha: 'They were with a group of friends. 'It was one of them who found them in the swimming pool.' Police have already spoken to the distraught pal who made the grim discovery as part of the ongoing probe. For now, the deaths are being treated as accidental while authorities await post-mortem results. Portugal's Policia Judiciaria has been asked to assist in the case by GNR officers, as is standard when a death involves foreign nationals or unclear circumstances. Moment Brits including woman are beaten and kicked by Turkish 'Mad Boys' bouncers in row over bill and 'insulting flag' The two British men have not yet been publicly identified. The latest tragedy adds to a string of recent tourist deaths in the party hotspot, which has sparked concern among locals and officials alike. A number of Brits have lost their lives in Portugal in recent months. In June, a tourist was found dead in the Portuguese party resort of Albufeira. The body of the 21-year-old man was discovered at the bottom of a set of steps in the old town in the Algarve. It comes just days after cops located the body of a Scottish tourist who had been missing for a week in Albufeira. Greg Monks, 38, from Glasgow, had gone out drinking after flying to the resort hours earlier for a stag do. He is thought to have jumped over a wall and fallen down a steep cliff after becoming disorientated as he tried to head back to his hotel. The plant mechanic was found by police at the bottom of a ravine on Wednesday - just hours after the 21-year-old Brit was discovered. The spate of incidents has come amid a crackdown on holiday misbehaviour in Albufeira, with new fines of up to €4,000 introduced for drunken antics, nudity, and public indecency. Albufeira's mayor, Jose Carlos Rolo, recently slammed out-of-control tourists, saying: 'Tourists who fall down drunk aren't needed here at all.' The deaths of the two British men this week are the latest in a worrying trend that has put a spotlight on the darker side of the resort's party scene. Police inquiries into Tuesday's drowning are ongoing. 4 Their deaths are being treated as accidental for now Credit: Getty
Times
15-07-2025
- Times
Two Britons found dead in Portuguese apartment swimming pool
Two British men have been found dead in a swimming pool at a hotel-apartment complex in the Portuguese resort town of Albufeira. 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.
Metro
15-07-2025
- Metro
Two Brits die after jumping into hotel pool in Portugal 'after night out'
Two British men are believed to have drowned after they were found dead in a hotel pool in Portugal. The victims, aged 27 and 29, were found by a friend at the bottom of a swimming pool at the Duas Palmeiras hotel in Albufeira in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to local tabloid Correio da Manhã, both appeared to be intoxicated and did not know how to swim. Emergency services were called at around 4am and attempted to revive the pair, but both men were declared dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations by Portuguese military police suggest there is no suspicion of foul play in the deaths. Another British tourist was found dead in the party town on June 4 the same day the body of a missing Scottish man was discovered. The tourist, a man in his early twenties, is believed to have died following a 'drunk' fall down steps in the Algarve resort town, reported Correio da Manha . On the same day, the body of missing Scottish tourist Greg Monks was found in a ravine in the Cerro de Aguia area. The 38-year-old Glaswegian went missing on 28 May after travelling to Albufeira with his friends for a five-day stag do. Mr Monks was last seen at 3.27am near the Cerro de Aguia area, more than an hour's walk from the Albufeira Strip, where he is believed to have left his friends. His sisters described Mr Monks as an 'amazing boy' who would 'be missed every day'. MORE: I love living in London — but it's absolutely vile in the summer MORE: Map reveals where hosepipe bans are in place for millions in UK MORE: 'Where has the water gone?' Hosepipe ban comes into force for millions
Glasgow Times
27-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
'Beautiful' sand tribute left to Greg Monks after funeral
The piece of art was created by a Portuguese artist on the beach. Jillian Monks, the sister of the Cambuslang man, shared a video of the tribute and said:" Love always, brother." Love always Brother ..🩵⏳ — Jillian Monks (@jillianmonks_) June 27, 2025 READ NEXT: Funeral of Cambuslang man Greg Monks was 'truly beautiful' (Image: Jillian Monks/Facebook) The 38-year-old was reported missing after leaving the main strip in Albufeira whilst on a stag do between May 27 and May 28. On June 4, Judicial Police in Portugal confirmed that the body of a man, a 38-year-old British citizen, was discovered in the Cerro de Aguia area, where Greg was last seen on CCTV. His funeral was held yesterday at Daldowie Crematorium's West Chapel near Glasgow.
