21-year-old Afghan man dies after swimming incident at Limassol old port

Limassol, Cyprus. A 21-year-old man from Afghanistan died following a swimming incident at the city’s old port, police said. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

Incident details

The man was at the old port with a person known to him when he is believed to have dived into the water from a pier and was later seen calling for help.

Despite efforts by his companion, he could not be brought out of the water in time. He was eventually pulled from the water unconscious.

Investigation

The 21-year-old was taken immediately to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The second person present was reported to be in good health.

Police said that, at first sight, the man did not appear to have sustained any injury from the dive. The exact cause of death will be determined by a post-mortem examination at a later stage.