Paros beach bar pool sealed after 4-year-old drowned, operated without licence since 2023
Greek authorities sealed the beach bar pool on Paros where a 4-year-old boy drowned on 8 August, after finding it had operated without a required licence since 2023.
The drowning
A 4-year-old boy lost his life on Saturday 8 August in a pool at a beach bar on the island of Paros. The child was at the establishment with his family when, under circumstances still being investigated, he was found in the water. He was pulled out unconscious by a bartender shortly after. Authorities continue to examine the exact conditions that led to the drowning.
Pool sealed
On 13 August, the Municipal Committee ordered the immediate sealing of the pool after evidence emerged that it had been operating without the required licence since 2023. The responsible deputy mayor carried out the sealing of the business's swimming pool. The decision came days after the tragedy that shook Paros.
Ongoing investigation
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the child's death. All evidence concerning the pool's operation is expected to be examined, including any omissions or violations related to required licences and safety rules. The business is now the focus of inspections by the competent authorities.
- 4-year-old boy drowns in beach bar pool on Paros
- Municipal Committee orders pool sealed after finding it operated without licence since 2023
Regulatory questions
The case has drawn attention to the enforcement of licensing requirements for swimming pools at beach bar establishments. The pool in question had reportedly been operating without a licence for approximately three years before the incident. The Municipal Committee acted after the data surfaced, ordering the deputy mayor to seal the pool.
