Brit tourist, 71, dies in Crete after feeling unwell during sea swim and collapsing on beach

A BRITISH tourist tragically died in Crete after feeling unwell during a swim.

The 71-year-old reportedly collapsed at Ammoudi beach in Rethymno.

The 71-year-old Brit died after a swim in Agia Galini, Crete

The tourist who was on holiday on the island went for a swim at the beach on Sunday afternoon.

She started feeling unwell so she made it to the shore where she collapsed, Creta post reports.

An EKAB ambulance rushed to the scene and rescuers attempted to revive her but to no avail.

The woman was taken to the Rethymnon hospital where she was pronounced dead.

A preliminary investigation is carried out by the Port Station of Agia Galini.

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