Brit tourist, 60, drowns after being swept out to sea as his heartbroken family fume ‘lifeguards were slow to respond’

A BRITISH dad has drowned after being swept away to sea as his heartbroken family claim the lifeguards were too slow to respond. The holidaymaker, 60, had been swimming in Cancun, Mexico with his two children when the tragedy unfolded. The scene of the tragedy in Mexico Credit: Erick Diaz Desperate onlookers began calling for help when they spotted the family battling the strong currents on Friday afternoon. The area where the dad and his kids had entered opposite Nyx Hotel had been flying a red flag – a signal to swimmers for choppy seas. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The two youngsters, whose ages have not been revealed, were rescued alive. But their father was hauled ashore unconscious – and later pronounced dead at the scene. Devastated relatives accused the beach lifeguards of acting too slowly to rescue the Brit and his children, reported Mexican newspaper Por Esto. They said that when they saw the father struggling in the water they begged a rescuer to intervene – but that their pleas were ignored. It was only some moments later that a second lifeguard dove in to help the victims. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Most read in The Sun The names of the father and his children have not yet been made public. There is also no official account regarding the actions of the lifeguards on that afternoon. The popular tourist hotspot was cordoned off as ambulances and police swarmed the area. 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