Razlog cancels celebrations after tragic incident in Nessebar

19.08.2025 | Region

The town of Razlog has canceled all public events following the death of an 8-year-old child in a parasailing incident in Nessebar. Mayor Krasimir Gerchev expressed his condolences.

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The town of Razlog has canceled all planned public events following the tragic death of an eight-year-old child who died in an unfortunate accident in Nessebar. The sad news was personally announced by the mayor of the town, Krasimir Gerchev, who expressed his deep sorrow and condolences to the child's family.

In an official message on his Facebook profile, Mayor Gerchev wrote:

"Razlog lost a young life in a bizarre accident. A child is forever 8 years old. The loss is heavy and irreparable."
He added:
"I express my sincere condolences to the child's family and relatives"
. This statement comes in response to a tragedy that shook the entire community and led to the decision to cancel all public events as a sign of respect and sympathy.

Parachute accident on the beach

The incident that took the boy's life happened on the South Beach in Nessebar. According to initial data, the child was on a parachute, towed by a motorboat, together with his mother, when a fatal fall occurred. The tragic moment was also captured on video, which reveals horrifying details of what happened. According to witnesses, the boy fell into the water from a height of about 40 meters while flying with the parachute.

Investigation into the incident

After the incident, the investigating authorities took immediate action. Three employees connected with the company providing the service were detained for 24 hours for questioning. The case has been taken over by the District Prosecutor's Office, which will investigate all circumstances surrounding the tragic incident to establish whether all safety measures were observed and to seek accountability for the senseless death of the child. The investigation will have to provide answers to a number of questions related to:

The tragedy in Nessebar casts a dark shadow on the summer vacation and reminds us of the importance of safety during recreational activities, especially when it comes to children. The decision of the mayor of Razlog to cancel the upcoming events is an expression of the deep sorrow and solidarity of the entire community with the bereaved family in this extremely difficult time for them.