Tragedy on the beach at Arborea.
A swimmer fell ill while in the sea and, despite rescue attempts, died .
The victim is an 84-year-old man: according to initial reports, he is a Ligurian priest on holiday in Sardinia.
It's unclear whether the man managed to call for help or was seen in distress by a swimmer. He was rescued and brought to shore, and the emergency services, the Coast Guard, and the Carabinieri responded to the scene.
However, resuscitation attempts were in vain.
(Unioneonline)
