Two British teenagers have been killed and a third critically injured after a rope holding their parasailing parachute snapped in Rhodes, Greece. The incident occurred near Lindos on the island, where high winds caused the group to drift towards rocks after the parachute broke.
The victims were identified as a 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, who died at the scene. A 15-year-old boy, believed to be the twin brother of the deceased male, was found on nearby rocks and taken to hospital with multiple injuries. The three were reportedly cousins, holidaying with their parents at a nearby hotel.
Greek authorities detained the speedboat driver and the owner of the watersports company, who appeared before a public prosecutor on Thursday. The incident has raised concerns over water sports safety, as current Greek regulations prohibit towing three or more people simultaneously during parasailing.
A UK Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of two British people following their death in Rhodes, and are in contact with the Greek authorities.”
