A young girl vacationing with her family is currently in critical condition at a hospital after being found unattended in a hotel pool in Rhodes.
Authorities reported that the child was discovered around midday at a hotel in Lardos, Rhodes. CCTV footage showed the toddler entering the pool alone, and a passerby noticed her in the water about 10 minutes later.
A woman, possibly a British doctor, leaped into the pool to assist the three-year-old, performed CPR, and called emergency services. Medical professionals worked to stabilize the child before transferring her to Rhodes Hospital in a critical state.
Subsequently, she was airlifted to the University Hospital in Heraklion, Crete, where neurosurgeons operated to relieve pressure on her brain. The girl is currently in the intensive care unit.
Law enforcement in Rhodes reported the arrest of the girl’s uncle, who was responsible for her supervision, and the travel agency manager in charge of hotel guest safety. They have been formally charged after appearing in court.
Rhodes Hospital Director, Michalis Sokorelos, mentioned that the child showed no immediate response upon arrival and had likely spent a significant time in the water.
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office is assisting the family and maintaining communication with Greek authorities during this challenging time.
