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Greek authorities investigate death of Briton in jetski accident on Santorini Greek authorities investigate death of Briton in jetski accident on Santorini
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Greek authorities are poised to send investigators to Santorini following the death of a Briton killed in a jetski accident involving a close friend two days after he was married on the island.Greek authorities are poised to send investigators to Santorini following the death of a Briton killed in a jetski accident involving a close friend two days after he was married on the island.
Jeremy Hope, a 39-year-old estate agent from Surrey, was jetskiing last Wednesday when he collided with his friend Peter Hudson.Jeremy Hope, a 39-year-old estate agent from Surrey, was jetskiing last Wednesday when he collided with his friend Peter Hudson.
According to reports, while Hope initially emerged seemingly unscathed from the crash, he soon began to complain of pains as he sunbathed on a nearby beach.According to reports, while Hope initially emerged seemingly unscathed from the crash, he soon began to complain of pains as he sunbathed on a nearby beach.
Within hours Hope had died from wounds sustained as a result of internal bleeding as he was being flown by helicopter to a hospital in Crete.Within hours Hope had died from wounds sustained as a result of internal bleeding as he was being flown by helicopter to a hospital in Crete.
Hudson, 29, had flown to Greece for his friend's wedding to Sarah Greaves, 31. He was arrested but has now been freed after testifying before a state prosecutor on nearby Naxos, the Cycladic islands' administrative centre.Hudson, 29, had flown to Greece for his friend's wedding to Sarah Greaves, 31. He was arrested but has now been freed after testifying before a state prosecutor on nearby Naxos, the Cycladic islands' administrative centre.
Any charges will follow the new investigation, due to get under way this week. Speaking to the Guardian, the prosecutor, Athina Ladea, emphasised that she regarded the crash as "a case of negligence leading to manslaughter". Under Greek law the charge of negligent homicide does not usually carry a prison sentence.Any charges will follow the new investigation, due to get under way this week. Speaking to the Guardian, the prosecutor, Athina Ladea, emphasised that she regarded the crash as "a case of negligence leading to manslaughter". Under Greek law the charge of negligent homicide does not usually carry a prison sentence.
"After hearing the testimony it is clear that this was an accident, a tragic event that in no way resembles homicide with intent," she said. "According to the law of this country, [Hudson] cannot be detained but a human life has been lost and I am required to order a preliminary investigation.""After hearing the testimony it is clear that this was an accident, a tragic event that in no way resembles homicide with intent," she said. "According to the law of this country, [Hudson] cannot be detained but a human life has been lost and I am required to order a preliminary investigation."
A spokeswoman at the merchant marine ministry said on Sunday that investigators would focus on whether the jetskis had been properly maintained.A spokeswoman at the merchant marine ministry said on Sunday that investigators would focus on whether the jetskis had been properly maintained.
The Greek owner of the watersports company, which had rented the scooters, was also arrested before being released.The Greek owner of the watersports company, which had rented the scooters, was also arrested before being released.
"They will want to see whether technical error, in any way, was the cause of the collision," said Despoina Navrousoglou, the spokeswoman. "A man has died and it is important that the inquiry is thorough.""They will want to see whether technical error, in any way, was the cause of the collision," said Despoina Navrousoglou, the spokeswoman. "A man has died and it is important that the inquiry is thorough."
Santorini, a volcanic isle with idyllic sunsets and setting, has gained a reputation as a wedding venue with growing numbers of Britons marrying and honeymooning there. Santorini, a volcanic isle with idyllic sunsets and setting, has gained a reputation as a wedding venue with growing numbers of Britons marrying and honeymooning there.
Hope, who managed an estate agency in Kingston upon Thames, was killed four days after arriving on the island for a "dream wedding" with his longtime partner.Hope, who managed an estate agency in Kingston upon Thames, was killed four days after arriving on the island for a "dream wedding" with his longtime partner.
The couple had checked in at a hotel popular with honeymooners in Kamari beach where the accident would later occur.The couple had checked in at a hotel popular with honeymooners in Kamari beach where the accident would later occur.
"They arrived on Saturday the 13th. They were a very nice, very happy couple," said Kiki Katsikari, an employee at the reception desk. "The jetskis were rented on the beach in front of the hotel. It's a terrible tragedy and has shocked us all.""They arrived on Saturday the 13th. They were a very nice, very happy couple," said Kiki Katsikari, an employee at the reception desk. "The jetskis were rented on the beach in front of the hotel. It's a terrible tragedy and has shocked us all."
Hudson was arrested by Greek police at Athens airport as he was travelling to Crete to be by his friend's side.Hudson was arrested by Greek police at Athens airport as he was travelling to Crete to be by his friend's side.
Police officer Petros Vassilakis, on the adjacent island of Syros which handles public order in the southern Aegean, said while the Briton was very unlikely to face a prison sentence, he would still be tried. "He will still have to turn up in court, when the time comes, after the investigation is completed," Vassilakis told the Guardian. "I have heard that the two men were very close. What happened is like something out of an ancient Greek tragedy."Police officer Petros Vassilakis, on the adjacent island of Syros which handles public order in the southern Aegean, said while the Briton was very unlikely to face a prison sentence, he would still be tried. "He will still have to turn up in court, when the time comes, after the investigation is completed," Vassilakis told the Guardian. "I have heard that the two men were very close. What happened is like something out of an ancient Greek tragedy."