Investigations into the death of a 78-year-old and the serious conditions of four individuals from cooler water
January 5, 2026
A 78-year-old man has died and four others are hospitalized in serious condition after drinking water from a cooler in Larnaca. Police are conducting investigations at the elderly man's home while awaiting results from water analyses. There is a possibility that narcotic or other toxic substances were present in the water. Two of the hospitalized individuals received antidotes for poisoning, while the condition of a 78-year-old neighbor is more serious. Potential findings from the autopsy will aid in understanding the causes of this tragedy.