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Kimolos investigation into 17-year-old's death by suspected electric shock
Authorities in Kimolos are investigating the death of a 17-year-old boy, who is believed to have died from electric shock while bathing in a summer home. The teenager, who lived permanently in Ireland, was visiting the island with his family for summer holidays.
The investigation is focusing on the property's electrical installation, which reportedly dates back to the 1970s. Key points of interest include a potential malfunction in the water heater and the absence of a safety residual current device (RCD) in the electrical panel, a claim made by the victim's mother.
Further scrutiny is being applied to an electrical installation certificate reportedly issued in 2024. Reports indicate that the current Mayor of Kimolos, Konstantinos Ventouris, who is an electrician, had previously inspected the installation and issued a safety certificate. Forensic results from the autopsy in Piraeus are expected to provide definitive answers regarding the exact cause of death.
Entities
Greece · Hellenic Police · Ireland · Kimolos · Konstantinos Ventouris · Piraeus
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The victim's mother alleges the electrical panel lacked a safety residual current device (RCD). fimotro.gr · www.in.gr · www.irafina.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The property's electrical installation is believed to date from before the 1970s. fimotro.gr · www.in.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reporter.gr · www.irafina.gr · +9 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] An electrical installation certificate for the property was reportedly issued in 2024. www.dimokratia.gr · fimotro.gr · www.in.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reporter.gr · +7 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] Authorities are investigating whether a 17-year-old died from electric shock. www.dimokratia.gr · fimotro.gr · www.in.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reporter.gr · +10 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The current Mayor of Kimolos, Konstantinos Ventouris, is an electrician who reportedly issued a safety certificate for the property. fimotro.gr · www.reporter.gr · www.alfavita.gr · www.irafina.gr