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A Fight Over a Beach Chair Turned Deadly
Fodors Travel Guide • • world
Key Points:
- An 82-year-old man died after a violent dispute over beach chairs on the Athenian Riviera in Vouliagmeni, Greece, involving a 76-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman.
- The altercation reportedly escalated after the older man slapped the younger woman, leading to a scuffle during which the victim suffered a heart attack and later died in hospital.
- Both the 76-year-old man and the 21-year-old woman were arrested and face charges, with the man expected to appear in court for causing fatal bodily harm.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions around the controversial practice of reserving beach chairs early, a common but disputed tradition at European vacation spots.
- Greek authorities continue investigating, interviewing witnesses, while the broader issue of illegal sun loungers and public beach access remains a contentious topic in Greece.
