Brit tourist, 34, dies after being pulled from sea in critical condition on Greek holiday island

A BRITISH tourist has died after being pulled from the sea at a popular holiday hotspot. The man, 34, was rescued from the waters by beachgoers after getting into difficulty in Zante, Greece. The man was pulled from the sea near Marathonisi Credit: Alamy The man got into difficulty in the sea at Laganas in Zante Credit: Ian Whittaker Local media reports the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when the Brit went to Laganas to swim. Bystanders raised the alarm when they saw he was in trouble. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Once pulled ashore, he was immediately given CPR and life-saving first aid. The man was rushed to hospital by coast guard patrol boat in a critical condition. He later died at the General Hospital of Zakynthos. The circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated by the Zakynthos Port Authority. An autopsy into the mans death will be conducted. It comes as a 17-year-old British tourist died after diving into dangerous waters in Crete. Most read in The Sun The teen was swimming in the sea when they suddenly started screaming for help in Chania in June. Six lifeguards rushed to the scene and managed to pull one of the boys out from the rough waters. The second boy tragically drowned before he could be rescued. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now