Safety check calls after Irish teenager electrocuted taking shower in Greece

Alex McKee died when picking up showerhead in ‘outdoor and rudimentary’ bathroom on Kimolos The death of an Irish teenager, electrocuted while taking a shower in a holiday home in Greece, has led to calls for tighter checks on appliances at tourist accommodation. Alex McKee, 17, is said to have died instantly when pick

The death of an Irish teenager, electrocuted while taking a shower in a holiday home in Greece, has led to calls for tighter checks on appliances at tourist accommodation.Alex McKee (17) is said to have died instantly when picking up the showerhead in a bathroom described as “outdoor and rudimentary” on Kimolos.“We are

The 17-year-old died suddenly on Sunday while visiting the island of Kimolos with his mother and sister.

Cork teenager fatally electrocuted during holiday to Greece ‘after picking up shower head’  lbc.co.uk

The boy had travelled to Greece for a summer holiday. 11:59, Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Updated: 12:01, Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Kimolos, the Greek island where the 17-year-old died while on a family holiday (Image: Getty)A 17-year-old boy from Ireland has died after reportedly suffering an electric shock while bathing during a family

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 islan