A British tourist has died on a cruise ship sailing off the coast of Crete. The 79-year-old man was discovered unresponsive on the deck of the vessel.
Following the discovery, the man received first aid, but was subsequently transported to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning.
The incident prompted the cruise ship to dock on the Greek island of Crete, as confirmed by the local coast guard. The Chania Port Authority has initiated a preliminary investigation into the death and has ordered an autopsy to ascertain the official cause of death.
Details regarding whether the man was traveling alone or with companions remain unclear. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.