Tourist dies in diving accident at Alanya hotel

On September 6, 2026, a 39-year-old father of three, identified as Arif Erman, died following a tragic diving accident at a hotel in the Alanya region of Antalya, Turkey. Security footage confirms that the man jumped headfirst from a pier into shallow water that was less than half a meter deep, resulting in a fatal impact with the seabed. Although warning signs were posted in the area to prohibit diving due to dangerous conditions, the individual attempted the dive for recreational purposes.

Hotel staff and a lifeguard immediately responded to the scene, pulling the man from the water and performing resuscitation attempts until an ambulance arrived. Despite being rushed to the hospital and receiving intensive medical care, the man succumbed to his severe injuries. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on the security measures and safety protocols maintained at the hotel facility.