Teen dies in Greece as authorities say he may have been 'electrocuted' by faulty shower

Alex McKee was a 17-year-old student from Ireland. 20:51, Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Updated: 21:03, Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Alex McKee (Image: Ombudsman for Children/Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition)A teenager who died in an accident while on holiday may have been electrocuted by faulty shower equipment, Greek authorities h

Irish student Alex McKee, 17, may have been electrocuted to death by faulty shower equipment while on a family holiday to the Greek island of Kimolos, authorities say

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

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