Brit tourist, 78, found dead in swimming pool in Crete as three including 21-year-old lifeguard arrested
A 78-year-old Brit has been found dead in a swimming pool in Crete.
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter including a 21-year-old lifeguard who was supposed to be on duty at the time.
Emergency services were rushed to the the hotel pool in Hersonissos yesterday afternoon.
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