A 56-year-old British tourist is fighting for his life after attempting to jump from a villa balcony into a swimming pool in Pegeia, Cyprus.
The man reportedly slipped during the daring leap, crashing onto the pavement below instead of landing in the water.
He was rushed to the Accident and Emergency Department of Paphos General Hospital in a critical condition and subsequently transferred to the intensive care unit due to the severity of his injuries.
Local media reports suggest the tourist was holidaying with friends at the time of the incident, which occurred over the weekend.
The man is fighting for his life in Cyprus
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This incident follows a recent near-drowning experience involving a British teenager at a water park in Majorca. The 15-year-old boy was hospitalised after hitting his head on a slide and losing consciousness.
Emergency services responded swiftly, with the Civil Guard launching a “green alert” to expedite the ambulance’s journey through traffic.
In a separate incident earlier this month, another British teen fell from a hotel balcony in Majorca, sustaining severe head injuries.
These events highlight the risks faced by British tourists abroad and underscore the importance of safety precautions during holidays.
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According to Cypriot media, he was on holiday on the Mediterranean island with pals
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It comes as many British holidaymakers are increasingly shunning Cyprus for their breaks.
Many tourists have expressed disappointment with their experiences on the Mediterranean island, citing extreme heat, overly pushy salespeople, and overcrowded beaches as reasons for their discontent.
One disgruntled visitor told Cyprus Mail: “We looked up the weather before we came. But it said Cyprus would be in the mid-30s in July, and we knew that’d be okay because we’ve been to Spain before and it’s the same. What we didn’t expect was 40-plus. For days on end.”
Another tourist complained about Ayia Napa, describing it as “disgusting” with “drunk Brits everywhere” and excessive noise levels. The decline in British tourism is having a significant impact on Cyprus’s economy. An estimated £30million has been lost due to cancellations, raising concerns about the future of the island’s crucial tourism sector.
Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis acknowledged the challenges but remained optimistic. He said: “There is no doubt that the current year is a year full of challenges for the tourism industry worldwide.
“The financial situation in many European countries, the reduction in the purchasing power of million of households internationally, along with several other challenges have led to stakeholders concerns regarding the performance of the sector, nevertheless the performance of the Cyprus tourism industry remains strong and the sector shows resilience.”