Four-Year-Old British Girl Dies After Drowning in Playa Blanca Hotel Pool

21^st Jun 2026 @ 9:34 am

A four-year-old British girl has drowned in a swimming pool at the HL Club hotel in Playa Blanca.

A call was made to the emergency services at around 1.30 pm, with two ambulances and a helicopter being dispatched.

A nurse in the dispatch room also gave instructions as the lifesaver attempted to resuscitate the child. However, their attempts were unsuccessful.

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