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Mystery Surrounds Death of 78-Year-Old in Larnaca, Potential Poisoning Investigated

Published January 5, 2026, 13:24
Mystery Surrounds Death of 78-Year-Old in Larnaca, Potential Poisoning Investigated

An investigation is underway in Larnaca regarding the death of a 78-year-old man and the illness of four others, potentially due to poisoning from water from a water cooler. The 78-year-old was found dead at his home, with no visible injuries, while his wife had been hospitalized the previous day with similar symptoms after drinking water from the same cooler. Relatives who visited the couple also fell ill and required hospitalization, with one being intubated. Police are investigating the possibility of narcotics in the water, as the victim's son was recently arrested for drug possession. Samples have been taken for laboratory tests, and the autopsy is expected to shed light on the exact cause of death. Investigations are ongoing with the involvement of the Drug Enforcement Agency.