Russian boy killed by electric shock at Egyptian hotel
An 11-year-old boy from Russia died after receiving a fatal electric shock at the Swissotel Sharm El Sheikh hotel in Egypt.
Consensus
- An 11-year-old Russian boy was killed by an electric shock at the Swissotel Sharm El Sheik hotel in Egypt.
- The incident occurred in the evening.
- The boy jumped from a hammock and came into contact with an electrical cable powering decorative tree lighting.
- A second child who tried to help was injured and hospitalized with heart problems.
- The hotel's administration is attempting to conceal the incident.
- Tourists believe that moisture from lawn irrigation increased the risk of electric shock.
Points of divergence
- The boy fell onto a tree with lighting, and the incident occurred when the lawn was being watered. — riamo
- The incident occurred near the main pool, and the boy was playing when he jumped from the hammock. — vm
- The boy's name is Ruslan. — riamo
- The incident occurred on Friday, 16 October. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Boy from Russia dies on vacation in Egypt. Embassy helps parents — Фонтанка
- Russian child killed by electric shock on the premises of a hotel in Egypt — РИАМО
- Shot: 11-year-old boy from Russia died from electric shock in Egypt hotel — Вечерняя Москва