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Couple die in shocking luxury spa suction phenomenon

Investigators are examining whether excessive hydro-massage suction trapped one victim and killed the other during a rescue attempt, police said.

  • Patrick Tobin, 48, and his wife Thomasina Tobin, 51, were found dead in a spa at Villa Luna in Cullera, Spain last week; their children, aged 16 and 14, made the discovery.
  • Investigators suspect suction entrapment from the spa's hydro-massage system caused the deaths. Police ruled out foul play after detecting no suspicious CCTV activity or signs of forced entry.
  • The villa, marketed as a "ground floor oasis," costs about $4000 a week. Conflicting reports suggest either Tobin or Mrs Tobin entered the water first in a rescue attempt.
  • Three relatives traveled from Ireland to Spain to care for the traumatized teenagers following the tragedy. Colina del Sol resort stated it awaits the official investigation's conclusion.
  • Post-Mortem examinations found marks and scratches on both bodies, with blood detected in the water and a strong chemical smell noted at the scene. Authorities continue examining the spa's circulation system to confirm the cause.
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