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Toddler's Mallorca Holiday Ends in Tragedy
20 Jul
Summary
- A three-year-old girl tragically died after being pulled from a Mallorca swimming pool.
- Eleri Ellesmere was pronounced dead in hospital following a 'tragic accident'.
- Her family described the event as every parent's worst nightmare.
A tragic accident has marred a family's holiday in Mallorca, resulting in the death of three-year-old Eleri Ellesmere. The incident occurred on the evening of June 24 at Villa Francisca, a rural property near Pollenca.
Eleri was found unresponsive in a swimming pool and was rushed to Son Espases Hospital in Palma. Despite the tireless efforts of her family and medical professionals, she was tragically pronounced dead the following day, June 25, 2026.
Her devastated parents, Joe and Cerys, from Newport, South Wales, described the experience as "every parent's worst nightmare." They expressed profound gratitude to the medical teams who battled to save their daughter.
A fundraising page has been established to support the family with funeral costs and to allow them time to grieve their "deeply loved" daughter.
