A BRITISH tourist has died from a heart attack moments after he jumped into the Red Sea on a sightseeing boat trip.
The 73-year-old man was with a group of friends in Maramis, Turkey when he went to cool off in the water and was unable to get back on board as his friends watched on in horror.
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Those on the boat quickly called the emergency services after they saw him struggle in the sea yesterday.
The Brit was pulled from the water by a team of coastguards, cops and divers in two separate boats.
He was then rushed to shore where paramedics drastically tried to revive him.
He was declared dead on the beach moments after he arrived.
His body was transported to the local Marmaris State Hospital morgue.
The forensic medicine institution is now looking into the shock death to determine exactly what caused his heart attack.
Medics believe he could have suffered cold water shock when he entered the water.
The shock occurs when a person faces a rapid drop in temperature as their blood vessels close up and increase blood pressure.
The water in the Red Sea is typically much colder than the 25 degree weather in Turkey at this time of year.
The region, known as Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is a favourite of British tourists famous for its crystal clear sea and sandy beaches.
It has a rich legacy of ancient historical sites and relics and is where Mark Anthony wooed Cleopatra.
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