A tragic incident occurred in Crete where a two-month-old infant from Finland lost his life while on vacation with his parents. Greek authorities are investigating reports that the baby may have accidentally suffocated while sleeping between his parents in a hotel room in Kalyves.
The Chania Public Health Authority received a distress call around 11am alerting them to the baby’s death in the rented room. Emergency responders, including the Chania Police Department, paramedics, and a forensic doctor, quickly arrived at the scene but could not save the child, who was found lifeless on the bed.
Initial findings from a local coroner suggest that the cause of death could be asphyxiation. There are indications that the parents might have unintentionally smothered the baby while sleeping, pending confirmation from the ongoing autopsy.
The Finnish parents, in their mid to late 20s, were deeply upset by the incident and were briefly detained for questioning before being released. They are now awaiting further legal proceedings, as they face charges of negligent manslaughter due to lack of evidence of intentional harm.
The tragic incident occurred after the couple returned to their hotel room following a wedding and placed the baby in the center of the bed. Authorities are diligently investigating the circumstances surrounding the event, with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland monitoring the situation closely.
The infant, born in late July in Finland, remains unnamed to protect the family’s privacy in accordance with strict privacy regulations. The toxicology results of the parents, in addition to the complete autopsy report, will play a significant role in determining the case’s progression towards a trial.
Critical factors such as the baby’s sleeping arrangements and possible substance involvement will impact the case’s outcome. Finnish and Greek officials have refrained from commenting further until the investigation progresses.
