British Tourist Dies on Turkish Boat Excursion as Crew Continues Party

25-09-2025


Peter Colville, a 60-year-old British property maintenance manager, died during a luxury boat excursion off the coast of Alanya, Turkey, on July 27. The incident occurred during the second swimming stop near Cleopatra Beach aboard the Legend Big Kral, a vessel marketed as a "luxury pirate ship" that offers entertainment, snorkeling, and foam parties. Colville was on holiday with ten family members, including his children and grandchildren, when he was found floating face-up and unresponsive in the water.

Fellow passengers discovered Colville unconscious and hauled him onto the deck, where they began administering CPR. According to eyewitness accounts from his daughter Nakita Colville and other travelers, the crew appeared "unbothered and clueless" during the emergency. Nakita reported that crew members "just stood there with their arms crossed" while guests attempted lifesaving measures, and a barman subsequently pronounced her father deceased before staff covered his body with a towel.

The handling of the situation after Colville's death has drawn sharp criticism from passengers. While the coastguard arrived to transport Colville's body to the hospital and his grieving family was escorted off the vessel, the boat's entertainment program continued. According to multiple accounts, crew members organized a foam party for the remaining distressed passengers shortly after the tragedy. TripAdvisor reviews from passengers on the same cruise described the crew's response as having "no proper procedures" and declared the treatment "nothing short of horrifying."

The cause of Colville's death remains unknown, with his family noting he was believed to be in good health prior to the incident. The Legend Big Kral, which reportedly carried approximately 600 passengers on the day of the tragedy, lists its capacity as 1,200 on TripAdvisor. The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency guidelines state that pleasure cruises carrying more than 100 people should have specific safety equipment, though the application of these standards to Turkish excursion boats remains unclear as investigations continue.

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Three Teenagers Arrested Following Youth Brawl at Buttercrane Centre

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Police in Newry are investigating a violent altercation that occurred outside the Buttercrane Shopping Centre on Francis Street on Saturday evening. The incident, which involved a group of young males, took place at approximately 5:40 pm on October 18, prompting emergency services to respond to the scene.

Three teenagers were arrested in connection with the disturbance, including two 17-year-olds and one 16-year-old. Law enforcement officials confirmed the arrests were made on suspicion of multiple offenses, including attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon.

Two of the detained males, aged 16 and 17, have been released on bail pending further police inquiries, while the other 17-year-old was released unconditionally. The Police Service of Northern Ireland continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation that began at the shopping center and continued onto the adjacent street.

Authorities are particularly concerned about a male youth believed to have been assaulted during the incident who left the scene before officers arrived. Inspector Ritchie stated that police have concerns for the individual's wellbeing and are urging him to come forward. Witnesses or anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage are asked to contact Ardmore police station quoting reference number 1120 of 18/10/25.