Teen dies on holiday after being ‘electrocuted during a shower’

Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published August 13, 2026 11:55am Updated August 13, 2026 11:56am The tragedy struck on the small island of Kimolos, where the family were visiting during the summer holidays (Picture: Adler/imageBROKER/Shutterstock) A boy has died during a family trip to a Greek holiday island after a suspected electric shock. The 17-year-old, who has not been named, died on Sunday, August 9, following the incident believed to involve faulty wiring. He collapsed after an electric shock while having a shower on the island of Kimolos, according to local sources. The Irish family are said to have links to the island, where the boy’s mum comes from. A police source told The Irish Sun: ‘He died in the shower as a result of electric shock. ‘There was clearly some sort