London couple die in hot tub after becoming ‘trapped by powerful vacuum’

Danni Scott | Live News reporter Published August 31, 2026 8:12am Updated August 31, 2026 9:08am Thomasina and Patrick Tobin died in their villa jacuzzi on holiday (Picture: Google maps) A family holiday turned to horror after a couple died, with police investigations suggesting they became trapped in their villa jacuzzi. Thomasina and Patrick Tobin both suffered fatal heart attacks while staying in Cullera, Spain. It was previously reported that their two teenage children found their bodies in the outdoor jacuzzi on Tuesday, August 25. It’s unclear exactly how the couple died, but the cardiac arrests are thought to have been brought on by physical exhaustion from attempting to escape the water. ‘Preliminary analyses indicate that the victims suffered cardiac arrest brought on by acute str