A tragic incident occurred as a three-year-old British boy passed away after an accident in a swimming pool during a family vacation near Costa del Sol. The emergency was reported this morning at a rural holiday residence in Periana, a village in Spain’s La Axarquia region, situated approximately 30 miles northeast of Malaga. The child was residing at the property with his parents.
Upon receiving the distress call, police and paramedics swiftly responded to the scene, with a helicopter also dispatched as part of the emergency operation. Despite all efforts, the child could not be saved and was declared deceased at the location.
The Civil Guard initiated an investigation into the incident, although initial assessments suggest it was a tragic accident with no indications of criminal activity. The Periana Council expressed deep condolences to the family, acknowledging the immense sorrow and offering support during this challenging period.
Local reports indicated that the young boy, who was the only child of the holidaying couple, had recently arrived at the farmhouse with his parents. Authorities confirmed the child’s age as three years old, correcting earlier reports stating he was four. The family, believed to be British, is receiving assistance from local services during this heartbreaking time.