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Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Record
British mum tragically drowns on Greek holiday in front of family
The parents had been swimming off Roda beach in northern Corfu on Wednesday when bad weather left them battling the waves as they tried to reach the shore. A British mum tragically drowned in Corfu while her husband and teenage son looked on helplessly. The 50-year-old woman was swimming with her partner off Roda beach on Wednesday when they encountered treacherous weather, battling waves to reach the shore. Local media reports suggest the couple lost control due to strong currents and adverse conditions, with some indicating they were swept towards a rocky area. Despite the fire service's valiant efforts, the mother was retrieved "unconscious from [the] water", as stated by Corfu Press. The husband suffered minor injuries in the frantic rescue attempts which their 16-year-old son witnessed in a state of shock. She was taken by ambulance to a private clinic, where she was pronounced dead; before her body was then moved to Corfu General Hospital. There, her son and husband received first aid and psychological support to cope with the traumatic event. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office confirmed: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who died in Greece and are in touch with the local authorities." A post-mortem is anticipated to determine the exact cause of death, whether it was drowning or a fatal injury from the rocks. Earlier this month, a British man tragically lost his life onboard a cruise ship journeying through Corfu. The 67-year-old gentleman passed away on a cruise ship flying the Maltese flag, as stated by the Corfu Port Authority. The statement read: "In the morning hours today, the Corfu Port Authority was informed of the death of a 67-year-old foreign passenger (British citizen) on a cruise ship flying the Maltese flag in the port of Corfu. "The body was transferred to the Corfu General Hospital for an autopsy. A preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Corfu Central Port Authority."
Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Daily Record
British tourist dies on cruise ship in Greece as probe launched
An investigation has been launched after a British tourist died onboard a cruise ship in Greece. The Corfu Port Authority confirmed that the man, aged 67, died on the ship that was flying a Maltese flag. The Mirror reports that his body has been taken to hospital for a post mortem. A statement from Corfu Port Authority reads: "In the morning hours today, the Corfu Port Authority was informed of the death of a 67-year-old foreign passenger (British citizen) on a cruise ship flying the Maltese flag in the port of Corfu. "The body was transferred to the Corfu General Hospital for an autopsy. A preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Corfu Central Port Authority." 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'. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Greece and are in contact with the local authorities.' Earlier this week, a British tourist was reported missing after the rental car he had hired was found abandoned in Karpathos. Police say the 60-year-old man has not returned to his rented accommodation and a search and rescue operation has been launched. According to local media, his hire car was discovered locked in the Korfasia area of Avlonas, which is close to the more popular holiday island of Rhodes. The man was last seen by the owner of the holiday accommodation on Friday, June 27, according to a police source.
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
British tourist dies on cruise ship as probe launched
A British man has died onboard a cruise ship travelling through Greece. The 67-year-old man died while on a cruise ship that was flying a Maltese flag, the Corfu Port Authority said in a statement. The man's body has now been taken to the hospital for a post mortem. The statement read: "In the morning hours today, the Corfu Port Authority was informed of the death of a 67-year-old foreign passenger (British citizen) on a cruise ship flying the Maltese flag in the port of Corfu, "The body was transferred to the Corfu General Hospital for an autopsy. A preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Corfu Central Port Authority." A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Greece and are in contact with the local authorities.' Earlier this week the Mirror reported on the disappearance of a British tourist who was reported missing after the rental car he had hired was found abandoned in Karpathos. Police say the 60-year-old man has not returned to his rented accommodation and a search an rescue operation has been launched. According to local media reports, the man's hire care was found locked in the Korfasia area of Avlonas, which is close to the more popular holiday island of Rhodes. The man was last seen by the owner of the holiday accommodation on Friday, June 27, according to a police source. Members of the coast guard, as well as police and firefighters, have joined the manhunt.
The Independent
03-07-2025
- The Independent
Investigation launched after British man, 67, dies on cruise ship travelling through Corfu
Authorities are investigating after a British tourist died on a cruise ship travelling through Corfu. A 67-year-old man died while on a cruise ship that was flying a Maltese flag, the Corfu Port Authority said in a statement. The man's body was taken to the hospital for an autopsy and the authority is investigating his death, they added. "In the morning hours today, the Corfu Port Authority was informed of the death of a 67-year-old foreign passenger (British citizen) on a cruise ship (C/Z) flying the Maltese flag in the port of Corfu,' the statement said. "The body was transferred to the Corfu General Hospital for an autopsy. "A preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Corfu Central Port Authority." A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Greece and are in contact with the local authorities.' The death comes after another British man went missing on the Greek island of Karpathos, sparking a large-scale search in rough terrain. The man's disappearance was reported on Saturday by an accommodation owner, who had not heard from her guest since the previous day, according to Greek newspaper Ethnos. A search involving teams from the fire department, Greek police and local residents and volunteers was immediately launched, and the man's hire car was found, but despite days of searching, there has been no report that he has been found. His vehicle was located in a remote area of Tristomo, making the search effort difficult, local media reported. The search was bolstered with a five-member hiking team from Rhodes, who joined the operation on Wednesday according to Karpathiaka Nea. Rescue teams are also using a drone to help track the man down. The man had reportedly gone hiking in the area several days ago, and the island has been experiencing temperatures of up to 34C each day.
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Tragedy as Brit tourist, 67, dies on cruise ship in popular Greek island
A BRITISH tourist has died on a cruise ship travelling through a popular Greek island. The 67-year-old man passed away on the vessel "flying the Maltese flag" in the port of holiday hotspot Corfu. Advertisement 1 A Brit tourist has died on a cruise ship Credit: CorfuNews The Port Authority said in a statement on Tuesday: "In the morning hours today, the Corfu Port Authority was informed of the death of a 67-year-old foreign passenger (British citizen) on a cruise ship (C/Z) flying the Maltese flag in the port of Corfu. "The body was transferred to the Corfu General Hospital for an autopsy. "A preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Corfu Central Port Authority." The tragedy comes after a cruise ship captain died in the middle of a 19-day voyage in Asia, as passengers were told of his death in a tannoy announcement. Advertisement Michele Bartolomei was captaining Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess when he suddenly died on May 19 following a medical emergency. His ship was on a 19-day South Islands Explorer voyage to countries including Japan and Korea. The ship was docked at Keelung, Taiwan at the time of the tragic revelation. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive A letter was also delivered to passengers to inform them of the news, according to Nine News. It read: "It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Captain Michele Bartolomei, who died on-board Diamond Princess earlier of a sudden medical emergency." The letter added: 'Our hearts are with Captain Bartolomei's family during this incredibly difficult time.' What happened on the Carnival Triumph 'poop cruise'- Netflix Trainwreck documentary explained- He was also described as a "respected leader" with 'decades of service at sea' in the message. Advertisement After the captain's sudden passing, Captain Salvatore Macera took command of the Diamond Princess ship for the rest of its journey. The letter told passengers that their "commitment to your safety and the smooth operation of this voyage remains our utmost priority". It said: 'Our highly experienced and professional bridge team is fully capable and will ensure the remainder of our journey continues as planned.' Meanwhile, another man was arrested in connection with the death of a 60-year-old man Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun James Messham died following an "altercation" on the MSC Virtuosa as it was in British waters on Saturday May 3, during a short trip to Belgium. A 57-year-old man from Exeter, Devon, was
