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The Sun
6 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Woman dies after ‘medical episode' at gym as she is ‘pulled from swimming pool'
A WOMAN has died after a "medical episode" at the gym as paramedics "pulled her from the swimming pool". Emergency services were called to Total Fitness, in Preston, at around 5.30pm on Monday. Lancashire Constabulary said the woman, believed to be in her 60s, had "been pulled from the swimming pool" after a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, she tragically died at the scene. The gym was closed last night while investigations continue. Cops said the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious. A force spokesperson told LancsLive: "We were called by the ambulance service at shortly after 5.30pm yesterday (Monday, June 2nd) following a sudden death at Total Fitness, West Strand, Preston. "A woman, believed to be in her 60s, had been pulled from the swimming pool following a suspected medical episode. "Despite the best efforts of staff and medical teams the woman sadly died at the scene. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course." North West Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
The Sun
9 hours ago
- 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.
Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Horror as British four-year-old is sucked into Majorca hotel's swimming pool filter sparking frantic rescue mission
A British four-year-old boy had to be rescued after getting his hand stuck in a swimming pool pipe at a Majorca hotel, causing panic among guests. The horror incident took place on Sunday at Hotel Zafiro in Can Picafort, a holiday resort in northern Majorca. The small boy had reportedly put his hand into a skimmer outlet that was not covered, which resulted in the suction creating a vacuum, which sucked in his arm and trapped it, news outlet Diaro de Mallorca reported. Emergency services rushed to the hotel, where they worked quickly to free the boy. They were unable to free him at first, so resorted to draining the pool by using pumps before digging out the pipe. The child was given a helmet and earmuffs as rescuers worked to free him. After around 30 minutes, the boy was released and taken to hospital for an examination. He did not sustain any serious injuries. A court is now investigating whether the hotel could be held responsible for any negligence, according to local media. The distressing incident involving a British tourist in a Spanish holiday hotspot comes a week after an eight-year-old British boy suffered a severe brain injury after following from a third floor balcony in Ibiza. The young boy is said to have fallen off a balcony at the Aparthotel Vibra Bay in the holiday resort of San Antonio. He was initially rushed to a private clinic in Ibiza's old town, where he underwent emergency surgery before being airlifted to Son Espapses in the Majorcan capital of Palma. Local reports said the transfer had occurred because there was no paediatric intensive care unit available in Ibiza. The youngster is said to have suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, skull fracture and cerebral oedema as well as chest injuries and a broken jaw. A Civil Guard source said the incident was still under investigation but was being treated at this stage as an accident thought to have occurred while the injured boy was playing on a balcony. It also comes after a a 24-year-old British holidaymaker was left critically injured after plunging from his hotel in Puerto Banus near Marbella on the Costa del Sol last week. He was staying in a first-floor room with friends who are said to have been sleeping when he fell. The injured tourist is thought to have been drinking heavily before he plunged to the street below the Hard Rock Hotel.
BBC News
18 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Damage to Ashburton Swimming Pool sparks urgent repairs
A community swimming pool in south Devon is undergoing repairs due to significant Swimming Pool said contractors identified "lots of cracks" at the deep end of the pool, causing the wall to shift and leak. Ms Wood said the community pool has spent more than £50,000 on an "extensive rebuild of the deep end wall".Chair of trustees Lucy Wood said due to the issue, they lost between 1,200 and 1,800 litres of water a day last year which had been a "big cost". "It is quite a significant leak that has added on a huge cost," she said. "Every cubic meter we lost in water we have had to replace, heat and balance it with chemicals."That has been a really big challenge for us for the last couple of years since discovering these significant leaks."Trustees called in a national swimming pool leak team to investigate and after digging behind the cracked wall, they found the damage was more extensive than they originally anticipated. She said once the repairs were complete and there were no further leaks, they needed to heat the water and balance the chemicals which can take up to three weeks. 'Use it or lose it' She said the safety of their visitors was "paramount".The pool is run by volunteers after it was taken over by the local community in 2016. Ever since has been supported and funded by the people of Wood said the funding has been "vital", adding Ashburton Town Council also gave money to contribute towards this year's repairs."Without the community support, the pool doesn't exist, and it wouldn't be able to open," she said. "The pool has to be used, it's a use it or lose it. We love to see people swimming in there."
News.com.au
a day ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Tourist plunges 15 metres to her death from edge of rooftop swimming pool at luxurious villa in Phuket
A tourist has died after plunging 15 metres from the edge of a rooftop swimming pool at a luxurious villa on the Thai island of Phuket. Veronika Kobzova, 28, a Ukrainian circus acrobat, had been relaxing around the pool when she walked to the edge and fell late at night. The holiday-maker 'made a misstep' and tumbled down into an alley below, according to witnesses. Friends rushed to check on her after she disappeared over the side, but she tragically could not be saved. She was pronounced dead less than an hour after her fall at 3.30am, which inflicted serious 'head and chin' injuries. Veronika was a member of a famous Ukrainian circus family. Her uncle Mykola Kobzov, head of Circus Kobzov, said: 'In a tragic accident, my niece Veronika Kobzova has passed away. 'She fell from a height of 15 metres. 'Young, beautiful, successful — and now such a terrible loss. 'Veronika, we will always remember you. I love you. Our whole family is in mourning.' Pictures appear to show the rooftop pool without any protective barriers. The pool reaches right to the edge of the building, beyond which there is a sheer drop down to a steep gully with a concrete wall. Thai police are reportedly investigating her death, but foul play is not suspected. A Thai report said: 'The blissful rooftop ambience and the allure of a poolside walk culminated in an unintended peril. 'As her friends watched, her celebration turned to calamity when she misstepped at the edge of the rooftop swimming pool, plunging from the third floor into a narrow alley below.' Veronika was comfortable with heights, with videos showing her pulling off dangerous aerial acts in her performances. The tragic tourist hailed from Nikopol, in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. She had worked in the circus from the age of 12 – and later starred in the prestigious Cirque du Soleil and the German Roncalli Circus. She also performed in Asia, most frequently China, and recently had been based in Thailand, reports said. Phuket is Thailand's largest island and immensely popular amongst tourists, often as a starting point for trips to surrounding smaller islands.
