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Daily Record
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
British child, 4, in holiday nightmare after being sucked into hotel pool vent
The youngster was stuck up to his elbow in a pool cleaning hole at a resort in the north of Majorca and needed firefighters to free him A four year old British boy was left frantically trying to free himself after his arm was sucked into the cleaning system of a hotel swimming pool in Majorca, Spain. Onlookers were reportedly horrified as the young holidaymaker suddenly became trapped after inserting his arm into the pool's suction hole, which was not covered. The vacuum effect from the hole ensnared him up to his elbow, prompting staff at the Hotel Zafiro in Can Picafort, a resort in the north of the island, to call emergency services. Paramedics were first on the scene but were unable to liberate the boy, leading firefighters to drain the pool and then use a pneumatic drill to access a pipe leading to the hole. The boy was given a helmet and ear protectors as they drilled down, but around 30 minutes later, they eventually cut it off at the source and freed the boy. Images from the scene show the boy in an orange cap waiting patiently as emergency workers strive to extricate him. Police and members of the Spanish Guardia Civil were also present, reports the Mirror. The boy was taken to a local clinic but fortunately did not sustain any serious injuries. Police later interrogated the hotel's lifeguards, and one confessed that he had already reported issues with the suction system to the resort's management team. A makeshift solution to the problem involved reinserting a screw to cover the hole, but this often became loose. Local reports indicate that an investigation into possible negligence by hotel management is currently in progress.
Daily Record
03-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Boy, 4, sucked into hotel swimming pool in Majorca holiday horror
The four-year-old's arm was sucked into the cleaning system of the swimming pool at the hotel. A young British holidaymaker sparked a rescue mission when he was sucked into a hole in a swimming pool in Majorca. The four-year-old's arm was sucked into the cleaning system of the swimming pool at the hotel in question, with guests looking on in horror as the child suddenly became stuck. He had put his arm into the pool's suction hole, which was not covered. The vacuum effect from the hole trapped him up to his elbow, forcing staff at the Hotel Zafiro in Can Picafort, a resort in the north of the island, to call in the emergency services. The Mirror reports paramedics arrived first at the scene but were unable to free the boy, forcing firefighters to drain the pool and then use a pneumatic drill to reach a pipe leading to the hole. The boy was given a helmet and ear protectors as they drilled down, before they eventually cut it off at the source around 30 minutes later and freed the boy. Photographs from the scene show the boy in an orange cap waiting patiently as emergency workers attempt to get him out. Police and members of the Spanish Guardia Civil were also at the scene. The boy was taken to a local clinic but thankfully did not sustain any serious injuries. Police later questioned the hotel's lifeguards, and one admitted that he had already reported issues with the suction system to the resort's management team. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Euro Weekly reported a makeshift solution to the issue had seen them reinsert a screw to cover the hole, though this frequently came loose. An investigation into potential negligence by hotel management is now underway, local reports said. It comes after hundreds of British holidaymakers were left stranded abroad after they were hit by a series of flight cancellations due to severe weather. Some of those affected were families set to fly back to the UK from Majorca this week after jetting off to Spain for the half-term holidays - but have been hampered by delays caused by air traffic control restrictions. Airlines said the issue is out of their control. An easyJet spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, due to the impact of widespread thunderstorms across Northern Europe yesterday, some flights were unable to operate as planned. "We did all we could to minimise the impact of the weather disruption on our customers, providing options to rebook or a refund their flights as well as providing hotel accommodation and meals for these who required them. "The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is easyJet's highest priority and while this was outside of our control, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused."
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Brit four-year-old sucked into tourist hotspot hotel pool in holiday horror
The four-year-old British boy saw his arm stuck inside an exposed suction hole at the hotel pool in Can Picafort, Majorca - and needed a major rescue effort to set him free A four-year-old British boy was left desperately trying to escape after his arm was sucked into the cleaning system of a hotel swimming pool in Majorca. Guests are said to have looked on in horror as the child suddenly became stuck after putting his arm into the pool's suction hole, which was not covered. The vacuum effect from the hole trapped him up to his elbow, forcing staff at the Hotel Zafiro in Can Picafort, a resort in the north of the island, to call in the emergency services. Paramedics arrived first at the scene but were unable to free the boy, forcing firefighters to drain the pool and then use a pneumatic drill to reach a pipe leading to the hole. The boy was given a helmet and ear protectors as they drilled down, before they eventually cut it off at the source around 30 minutes later and freed the boy. Photographs from the scene show the boy in an orange cap waiting patiently as emergency workers attempt to get him out. Police and members of the Spanish Guardia Civil were also at the scene. The boy was taken to a local clinic but thankfully did not sustain any serious injuries. Police later questioned the hotel's lifeguards, and one admitted that he had already reported issues with the suction system to the resort's management team, reports Euro Weekly. A makeshift solution to the issue had seen them reinsert a screw to cover the hole, though this frequently came loose. An investigation into potential negligence by hotel management is now underway, local reports said. Majorca flight chaos It comes after hundreds of British holidaymakers were left stranded abroad after they were hit by a series of flight cancellations due to severe weather. Some of those affected were families set to fly back to the UK from Majorca this week after jetting off to Spain for the half-term holidays - but have been hampered by delays caused by air traffic control restrictions. Airlines have said the issue is out of their control, and are reportedly unable to fully compensate holidaymakers. An easyJet spokesperson said: 'Unfortunately, due to the impact of widespread thunderstorms across Northern Europe yesterday, some flights were unable to operate as planned. 'We did all we could to minimise the impact of the weather disruption on our customers, providing options to rebook or a refund their flights as well as providing hotel accommodation and meals for these who required them. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is easyJet's highest priority and while this was outside of our control, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused.'
The Sun
03-06-2025
- General
- The 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 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. 3 3 3 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. 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. 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 "precious" four-year-old boy who died on holiday in Tenerife, Spain, was set to be laid to rest. 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. Egypt, without his armbands on.
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Health
- 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.
