Lifeguard and tourist die in attempted rescue off Italian coast

A dramatic rescue attempt off the Ligurian coast in northern Italy ended in tragedy, with both a lifeguard and a tourist losing their lives. The incident occurred on a beach in Andora.

The 62-year-old lifeguard reportedly entered the water to save a 66-year-old tourist who was struggling. The tourist and his wife, from the province of Cuneo, had gotten into difficulty while swimming. The lifeguard successfully brought the woman to shore but then went back into the sea to rescue her husband.

Tragically, both the lifeguard and the tourist found themselves in distress and drowned just meters from the shore. Authorities are investigating the exact cause, but initial reports suggest the lifeguard may have suffered a sudden weakness or medical episode, preventing him from returning to shore with the tourist.

The news agency ANSA reported the incident, citing local authorities. The event has cast a somber mood over the popular tourist region.