Two Corby teens killed in tragic Greek parasailing accident

A boy and girl from Corby have been killed in an horrific parasailing accident on Rhodes.

The cousins died on the Greek island near the holiday resort of Lindos during a half-term break.

Conflicting information from the Greek authorities has confirmed differing accounts to several news outlets but a source close to the group has confirmed to the Northants Telegraph this morning that the two victims were a girl aged 15 and her male cousin, aged 13.

The brother of the boy, who is aged 15, was critically injured and is in a medically-induced coma while medics battle to improve his condition. His parents are awaiting the results of a Covid-19 swab to allow them to be by his bedside.

The Northants Telegraph is not publishing the identity of the teens until all of their friends and family have been informed.

It has been reported that the tragic events unfolded yesterday (Wednesday, October 28) during a parasailing activity yesterday - a watersport where one or more people are towed behind a boat while attached to a canopy that lifts them into the air.

A UK Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of two British people following their death in Rhodes, and are in contact with the Greek authorities."

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said that responsibility for the case lies with the Greek authorities and the Foreign Office but that the Northamptonshire coroner will be informed.