Russian diplomats assist family after boy dies in Sharm el-Sheikh
In short
Russia's embassy in Cairo confirmed that a Russian minor died in Sharm el-Sheikh in an incident on October 14. Diplomats are helping his parents prepare repatriation documents and are in contact with Egyptian prosecutors.
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Russia's embassy in Cairo confirmed the death of a Russian minor in Sharm el-Sheikh, TASS, RBC and RIA Novosti reported on October 16. The embassy told RIA Novosti that the incident occurred on October 14 and that Russia's consulate general in the city was assisting the parents. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Diplomats said measures were being taken to prepare repatriation documents and that no artificial obstacles had been noted in that process. They said they remained in constant contact with Egyptian prosecutors and other authorities. The embassy expressed condolences to the boy's parents and relatives and promised continued support. [ 3 ]
RIA Novosti separately relayed an earlier report by Telegram channel Shot that the boy was electrocuted near the main pool of the five-star Swissotel Sharm El Sheikh. The embassy statement quoted by the agency did not give a cause of death or identify the hotel. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
Russian consular officials are assisting the family with repatriation arrangements. The embassy statement does not establish the cause of death.
Key facts
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The cause of death. RIA Novosti relayed a report by Telegram channel Shot that the boy was electrocuted near the main pool of Swissotel Sharm El Sheikh; the quoted embassy statement does not confirm the cause or name the hotel.