An 82-year-old man passed away on Sunday after a confrontation over a beach lounge chair in Greece, according to local media reports.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning at a beach in Vouliagmeni, located approximately 20 kilometers south of Athens. The elderly man was involved in a dispute with a 72-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman regarding a lounge chair. This argument escalated into a physical altercation between the two men, as reported by Greek authorities citing information from ANA news agency and public broadcaster ERT.
The 82-year-old sustained severe injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Both the 72-year-old man and the 21-year-old woman have been detained by police, which is continuing its investigation, according to ANA.
A representative from the company renting out the lounge chairs was also summoned for questioning, as reported by Ekathimerini.
Disputes Over Lounge Chairs
Frequent disputes over lounge chairs on crowded beaches in Europe have been referred to as the “lounge chair wars” by Greek Reporter. Tourists often wake up early to place towels on beach or pool lounge chairs to reserve their spots; some even do this the night before to ensure they get their preferred location the next day. This ritual is particularly common in busy Mediterranean destinations, including Greece, during the peak summer months.
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