What started as a calm morning along the scenic Eden Beach in Greece took a devastating turn when a passerby made a heartbreaking discovery — the body of a very young child lying along the shoreline.
Authorities are now working urgently to find out who she was and what happened to her.
Tragic Discovery at Eden Beach
The little girl, believed to be around two or three years old, was found in the early hours on Eden Beach in Paleo Faliro, a popular coastal area near Athens that usually attracts tourists and families.
A man from Egypt, reportedly walking along the beach, spotted the toddler and immediately contacted emergency services.
Child Rushed to Hospital but Pronounced Dead
Rescue teams arrived quickly and transported the child to Agia Sofia Children’s Hospital by ambulance.
Sadly, doctors there could only confirm what the man had feared — the child was already deceased.
Details Surrounding the Child’s Condition
According to Greek media outlet Protothema, the young girl was dressed in a full-zip swimsuit, but she wasn’t wearing any flotation devices like armbands.
Importantly, early observations suggest there were no visible signs of abuse on her body.
An autopsy is scheduled to officially determine her cause of death.
As of now, police are still working to identify her and understand how she ended up alone and lifeless on the beach.
No Missing Child Reports Filed
Adding to the mystery is the fact that no missing persons report has been filed for a child matching her description in the surrounding area.
Police continue to comb through local records, hoping to trace the girl’s identity or find someone who may know her.
A Tragic Reminder of Other Recent Cases
This distressing incident follows another recent tragedy — the death of a four-year-old British boy in Tenerife back in May.
He was pulled from a hotel swimming pool in San Miguel de Abona, a holiday hotspot in the south of the Spanish island.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, responding to a report of a child in cardiac arrest.
Despite the quick action of a lifeguard and the arrival of two advanced support ambulances and even a medical helicopter, medics were sadly unable to revive the boy.
Authorities Continue Their Investigation
Back in Greece, authorities are now appealing for any information that could help identify the young girl and piece together how such a tragic event unfolded.
The case has deeply unsettled the local community, as well as tourists, and left many asking how a toddler could be so alone — and unnoticed — until it was far too late.