A three-year-old girl from the UK has tragically drowned after falling into a swimming pool on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Emergency responders arrived at the scene around midday today following a 999 call. Despite their efforts, the girl was pronounced dead.
The incident took place at a country house situated between the coastal town of Torrox and the inland town of Sayalonga, in an area known as Pago de Montealegre. It remains unclear whether the girl was on holiday at the property with her parents or if they resided there. One local report suggested it was the family home and mentioned the girl had two older siblings attending a nearby school.
Sources indicated that they are investigating the possibility that the girl wandered outside and fell into the pool without her parents noticing. Torrox mayor Oscar Medina expressed condolences, calling the incident a “tragic event” and extending heartfelt sympathies to the family on behalf of local residents.
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A spokesperson for a regional emergency coordination centre confirmed the death, stating: “A three-year-old girl has died today in a swimming pool in the Torrox area of Malaga province. We were alerted at 12.04pm about a minor recovered from a pool at a property between Torrox and Sayalonga, and resuscitation attempts were underway.
Emergency responders, including a helicopter, Civil Guard, local police, and health professionals, were immediately activated. They later confirmed the girl’s death but provided no further details on the circumstances.”
What Other Media Are Saying
- Sur in English reports on a tragic drowning incident involving a three-year-old British girl at a rural private pool in Axarquia, Malaga province, sparking an investigation and condolences from local authorities.(read more)
- Daily Express: A three-year-old UK girl drowned in a Costa del Sol pool, sparking a police investigation into the accidental tragedy, with local officials offering condolences to the family.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happened to the three-year-old girl in Costa del Sol?
She tragically drowned after falling into a swimming pool.
Where did the drowning incident occur?
It occurred at a country house between Torrox and Sayalonga, in an area known as Pago de Montealegre.
Were emergency responders able to save the girl?
Despite their efforts, the girl was pronounced dead.
What did the Torrox mayor say about the incident?
Torrox mayor Oscar Medina called it a “tragic event” and extended heartfelt sympathies to the family.
Are the circumstances of the drowning clear?
It remains unclear; sources are investigating if the girl wandered outside unnoticed.