Μake us preferred on Google A 17-year-old boy has died suddenly on the Greek island of Kimolos, with authorities investigating whether he was electrocuted while preparing to take a shower.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 9, at the home where the teenager was staying with his mother, according to information reported by Cyclades24.
The family lives permanently in Ireland and had traveled to Kimolos for summer vacation because the teenager’s mother is originally from the island.
Initial information indicates that the boy may have been exposed to an electrical current leaking from the home’s water heater. However, the exact cause of death has not yet been established.
Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, while a technical investigation and forensic examination are expected to provide further answers.
Authorities examine home’s electrical system
Particular attention is being paid to the condition of the home’s electrical installation. The house is reportedly an older property, with its electrical system dating to before the 1970s, according to the same reports.
Investigators are also examining whether the electrical panel was equipped with a residual-current device, a safety mechanism designed to automatically cut off the power supply when it detects an electrical leak.
Autopsy expected to clarify cause of death
The teenager’s body was transported from Kimolos to Piraeus, where an autopsy and forensic examination are expected to be carried out.
The forensic findings are expected to play a key role in determining the cause of death, while authorities continue investigating the precise circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
