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British Teenager in Critical Condition After Pool Incident in Portugal

A 15-year-old British tourist is reportedly in critical condition after being found unconscious in a swimming pool in northern Portugal. The teenager was rushed to Braga Hospital following the incident.

The young man was vacationing with his family at a rural tourism establishment in the village of Aborim, near Barcelos. The village has a population of less than 900 residents. Emergency responders, including firefighters and an ambulance, were dispatched to the scene. The teenager was stabilized before being transported to the hospital.

The alarm was raised by relatives just before 5 pm yesterday when they found him in the water. The Portuguese GNR police force was notified and has launched an investigation. Volunteer firefighters from Barcelos, who attended the emergency, stated they were not authorized to release any information. The GNR police force was unavailable for comment.

This incident follows other recent tragedies involving British tourists in Portugal. Last month, two British men were found dead in a hotel pool in Albufeira. Police sources suggested that the pool's design and the men's inability to swim likely contributed to their deaths.

Earlier in August, a British family of four died in a car crash shortly after arriving in Portugal. The family, who held British passports, were traveling north when the accident occurred. A Polish-born woman and another man also died in the crash.

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5 Comments

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Muchacha

Another incident that could have been avoided. Tourists need to be more cautious on vacation!

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Bella Ciao

Let’s not forget to send positive vibes to the emergency responders too—they are doing a tough job!

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Comandante

Another case of negligence. It’s time for travelers to be held accountable for their actions!

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Africa

Incidents like this show the importance of supervision and safety in unfamiliar places.

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Bermudez

Are we really surprised? People throw caution to the wind when they're on holiday.

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