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British tourist dies on Greek island after 'losing consciousness in intense heat'


A British tourist has died after being pulled unconscious from the sea on the Greek island of Skiathos.

The 66-year-old woman was reportedly swimming at Achladies Beach iwhen she lost consciousness due to the heat.

CNN Greece reports that the Brit was on holiday and had gone to the beach from her hotel on Friday. She was soon spotted by a lifeguard, who pulled her to shore.

The lifeguard and a doctor performed CPR on the woman and she was taken to Skiathos Health Centre but they were unable to revive her.

The woman is expected to be transferred to Volos for an autopsy.

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