Seventeen-year-old boy dies from electrocution in Kimolos

A 17-year-old boy died on Sunday, August 9, 2026, due to a fatal electric shock while bathing in a house on the island of Kimolos. The teenager, who resided permanently in Ireland, was visiting the island for summer holidays with his mother, who is originally from the area. Initial findings suggest a malfunction or electrical leak from the water heater in the aging property, which dates back to the 1970s and reportedly lacked a safety circuit breaker.

Following the incident, local authorities sealed the property to conduct a thorough investigation. Police are currently collecting documentation, including safety certificates, amid reports that the mayor of the island—who is a professional electrician—had previously issued a safety certification for the home. Furthermore, information has emerged that a problem with the water heater was documented at the residence two years ago. A forensic examination is being carried out in Piraeus to determine the exact cause of death, while a court-appointed expert has been assigned to examine the electrical installation and assess potential liabilities.