A 17-year-old Irish boy died during a family holiday on the Greek island of Kimolos after suffering an electric shock in a shower, local sources have confirmed. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 9, and is believed to have been caused by faulty wiring in the rental home.
Incident and Immediate Aftermath
The teenager, who has not been named, collapsed after the shock. A police source told The Irish Sun: “He died in the shower as a result of electric shock. There was clearly some sort of wiring fault. It was instant.” The family has ties to the island, as the boy’s mother is originally from Kimolos.
Local officials described the incident as “unprecedented” and said it had cast a shadow over the island, which had 810 residents in the 2021 census. The island is located in the Aegean Sea in the southwest section of the Cyclades cluster, near the larger island of Milos.
Investigation and Family Support
A forensic and technical inspection is being carried out at the stone house, which is said to have been built before the 1970s. A post-mortem examination was scheduled to take place near Athens, and the boy’s body was later expected to be flown to Ireland for his loved ones to pay their respects.
Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed its involvement. A spokesperson told Metro: “The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is aware of this case and is providing consular assistance. As with all consular cases, the Department does not comment on the details of individual cases.”
Community Impact and Next Steps
The incident has shocked the local community and the boy’s family. The investigation aims to determine the exact cause of the faulty wiring. The boy’s body will be repatriated to Ireland, where funeral arrangements are expected to be made. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
