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21-year-old dies after going swimming in Limassol’s old port

In-Cyprus · 2026-08-24

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• What happened: A 21-year-old man from Afghanistan drowned while swimming at Limassol’s old port after diving from a pier and calling for help. Despite efforts to rescue him, he was pulled out unconscious and later pronounced dead at the hospital. • Why it matters: This tragic incident highlights the dangers of swimming in unfamiliar waters and raises concerns about safety measures in popular tourist areas. • What to watch next: Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning, and a post-mortem examination will determine the exact cause of death.

Local deathLimassolpoliceTop News 21-year-old dies after going swimming in Limassol’s old port Drowning Relevant News 21-year-old dies after going swimming in Limassol’s old port 24 August 2026 The Mecca Agreement is not a regional NATO, but it is not to be underestimated 24 August 2026 Who Is the “Second Israel”? The Kurds — or Turkey? 24 August 2026 Newsroom 24 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A 21-year-old man from Afghanistan has died while swimming at Limassol’s old port, police said. The 21-year-old was in the area with a person known to him, police said. He is believed to have dived into the water from a pier and was then seen calling for help. Despite his companion’s efforts, he could not be brought out of the water in time and was pulled out unconscious. He was taken to hospital immediately, where he was pronounced dead. The second person who was with him is in good health. At first sight, the 21-year-old does not appear to have sustained any injury from the dive. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. The exact cause of death will be established following a post-mortem examination at a later stage. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News The Mecca Agreement is not a regional NATO, but it is not to be underestimated Who Is the “Second Israel”? The Kurds — or Turkey? How Cyprus funds its parties, and what 2026 exposed What If Mark Zuckerberg Is Right? Road deaths reach 26 in Cyprus this year, more than half motorcyclists Larnaca DLGO mourns employee killed in motorcycle crash, post-mortem confirms cause of death Latchi is changing – my thought of the day Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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