21-year-old foreign national drowns in Limassol

A 21-year-old Afghan national died on Monday, August 24, 2026, after a drowning incident at the old port of Limassol. The victim had been at the pier with a friend or relative when he entered the water. While some sources reported he was diving, others indicated he was attempting to exit the sea when he began calling for help. Despite efforts by his companion and other bystanders to assist him, the young man was pulled from the water unconscious.

Emergency services transported the man to the Limassol General Hospital, where medical staff officially pronounced him dead. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Initial assessments by police did not indicate any immediate signs of trauma caused by the dive. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact medical cause of death. The victim’s companion was reported to be unharmed following the incident.