Accompanied by his wife, the couple embarked on a boat trip from the nearby island of Kos to explore the picturesque southern regions of Kalymnos as part of a leisurely coastal tour. Reports from local media indicate that the accident happened while the couple was swimming near the port of Vathi.
Despite prompt assistance from the coastguard, who swiftly transported him to the port, the elderly man was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The exact cause of his death remains undisclosed, leaving authorities and onlookers perplexed about the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.
At present, the victim's identity has not been disclosed, and officials have refrained from providing further details regarding the sequence of events leading to the tragedy.
While Kalymnos is a lesser-known gem in the Dodecanese archipelago, it has become popular among tourists because it is affordable compared to neighbouring tourist hubs such as Turkey, Spain, and Portugal.
This incident comes shortly after another tragedy involving a British tourist who drowned a month earlier in the Turkish Mediterranean resort town of Marmaris, located approximately 60 miles from Kalymnos.
As news of these incidents spreads, concerned parties and relevant authorities are urged to review safety protocols and enhance awareness measures, particularly in coastal tourist destinations frequented by international visitors.
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