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Irish teenager electrocuted in Greek holiday home on Kimolos
The death of 17-year-old Alex McKee in a Greek holiday home shower raises concerns about electrical safety.
On August 9, 17-year-old Irishman Alex McKee was electrocuted in an apartment on the Greek island of Kimolos while holding the showerhead. This tragic incident has led to a call for stricter inspections of electrical installations in tourist accommodations.
According to reports from various sources, McKee's mother also received an electric shock while trying to help her son. The aftermath of this event has drawn the attention of local authorities.
The Greek police are currently investigating the electrical installation and the boiler of the holiday home where the incident occurred. This investigation aims to determine whether there was a failure in safety standards.
McKee's death has raised concerns among holidaymakers about the safety of accommodations in tourist areas, as well as the importance of proper electrical installations in such properties.