British boy dies after being pulled from Turkish pool by hotel barman

The teenager was pulled out of the pool at the five-star Liberty Lara beach hotel and taken to hospital but could not be saved
The Liberty Lara hotel in Turkey
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William Mata16 August 2022

A 14-year-old British boy has died while on holiday in Turkey after getting into difficulty while swimming with his aunt.

The unnamed teenager was staying at the five-star Liberty Lara beach hotel near Antalya on Sunday afternoon.

The boy was dragged unconscious from the pool by a barman, according to The Sun, and resuscitation efforts were made before he was rushed to hospital.

The Standard understands it was there he was pronounced dead.

Turkish police are carrying out investigations, including CCTV footage and an autopsy will be carried out.

The Liberty Lara hotel is an all-inclusive resort located on Turkey’s south coast, with more than 300 rooms and several swimming pools.

The hotel has said lifeguards were on the scene in 30 seconds and that surveillance cameras are present on site.

A spokesperson told The Sun: “It is with a heavy heart that one of our young guests sadly passed away while swimming with his aunt in our main pool. At this moment in time, our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and loved ones who are currently residing in our hotel.

“The sad, tragic loss of a young life is both devastating and shattering for the family, close relatives and loved ones. Out of respect for the family, we would like to refrain from making any comment about the incident until we receive the outcome of the autopsy.”

They added that there is always one extra lifeguard than the number required to provide cover when one staff member takes a break.

A spokesperson for the foreign office said: "We are supporting the family of a British boy who has died in Turkey and are in contact with the local authorities."

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