British tourist found dead in swimming pool at Greek holiday hotspot
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A British tourist has been found dead in a swimming pool at a popular Greek holiday resort.
The 20-year-old appeared “pale-faced” when spotted by a staff member at a bar in Laganas, Zante.
The tourist arrived at the party with his friends on Sunday afternoon.
A bar worker lost sight of the man, who according to local reports is British, and he was later found face down in water.
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He lost consciousness at around 11.30pm (9.30pm BST).
The 20-year-old was eventually found in two feet deep water.
He was pulled out of the swimming pool by a lifeguard who started to perform CPR.
Following the lifeguard’s CPR attempts, the man was rushed to Zakynthos hospital by a private ambulance.
He was later pronounced dead while at the hospital.
His body has since been transferred to Patra for an autopsy.
The bar manager of the well-known Zante club stressed all safety measures have been followed, local reports have claimed.
Police in Zante have launched an investigation to find out what happened.
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Officers have spoken to the manager and other members of staff at the bar.
Local reports have indicated that police believe the bar meets security requirements.
Police are also in the process of examining security cameras as part of their enquiries.
The Zante club often holds parties which start at 6pm and last until 11pm in the evening.