A British man died after drowning while attempting to swim from a ferry to a beach near Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. The 45-year-old was traveling with his brother, father, and mother when he jumped from the Dorimar ferry, which was traveling between the coastal towns of Cambrils and Salou. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, with emergency services, including three ambulances and a team of psychologists, arriving at 6:41 p.m. local time to assist. The man had boarded the ferry on its final trip of the day, departing Cambrils at 5:30 p.m. Both brothers had decided to swim to the beach, but one was unable to reach the shore and drowned. Other passengers on the ferry reportedly saw the man struggling in the water and informed the crew, who then contacted maritime authorities.
The British family was interviewed by local police, and they are now receiving support from specialized officers. The temperature in Cambrils, a resort town on the Costa Daurada, had reached 30°C on Saturday, which can contribute to increased risk for swimmers. The incident occurred on the same day that another tourist, a 69-year-old Frenchman, drowned while swimming at an unsupervised beach near Colera, close to the French border. This has raised concerns about water safety in the region.
In response to these incidents, Catalonia’s Civil Protection agency issued a warning to beachgoers, urging them to take extra care when entering the water. They advised people to avoid swimming if they feel unwell or tired and to follow the instructions of lifeguards. The agency also emphasized the importance of alerting lifeguards or calling 112 immediately if someone is seen struggling in the water.
This latest tragedy brings the total number of swimmers who have died along the Catalan coast to 26 since the start of the swimming season in June. The agency is urging visitors and residents to remain cautious and heed safety guidelines to prevent further incidents.
British man dies after drowning near Spanish coast while swimming from ferry
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