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Friday, September 20, 2024

Tragic Drownings in Italian Beach Resorts

Published: 2024-08-26

A tragic incident unfolded in Bibione, Italy, where an 8-year-old German girl lost her life while playing in shallow waters.

Despite being under the watchful eyes of her parents, the child suddenly lost consciousness around 6 PM.

Lifeguards and emergency medical personnel rushed to her aid, performing CPR for over an hour, but were unable to revive her.

The girl, who had underlying health issues, was pronounced dead before she could be airlifted to a pediatric hospital.

Earlier that day, a similar tragedy struck in Jesolo, where an elderly Austrian tourist collapsed and died in shallow waters.

Both incidents have prompted investigations by local authorities to determine the exact causes of these sudden deaths.