A tourist has died in the sea off the Vasiliko beach in Tsarevo, an area known for its dangerous undercurrents. Despite the efforts of rescue teams, the man passed away, eyewitnesses reported to Bulphoto.

Meanwhile, as this tragedy was unfolding, an unsuspecting family was holding an outdoor christening ceremony for their child in the immediate vicinity. This sad incident joins a series of fatal cases along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast that have occurred within the last few hours.

As BLITZ reported, earlier today a 70-year-old Ukrainian citizen, Georgiy Ch., drowned in Sinemorets. According to initial data, the man entered the sea despite the dangerous waves and the hoisted red flag, which is why help arrived too late.

The new deadly incident occurred less than 24 hours after a severe tragedy at an unguarded beach near Ahtopol. There, yesterday, a group of four young Moldovan citizens visited the coast, with three of them entering the extremely rough waters:

  • A 23-year-old woman was dragged out to sea by the waves.
  • Her 24-year-old boyfriend attempted to assist her but also disappeared in the sea.
  • The bodies of the two were subsequently recovered during the organized search and rescue operation.

Over the past few days, the waters in the southernmost section of the Bulgarian coast have been exceptionally dangerous. In many places, lifeguards have been forced to hoist a red flag, imposing a total ban on entering the water, as the strong surf and treacherous currents can pull a person in within seconds.

Under such conditions, even excellent swimming skills do not guarantee that someone trapped in a current will return to shore unharmed. Despite all warning signs, the incident in Sinemorets, as well as the current one, could not be prevented.

Until about a week ago, the 2026 summer season had been relatively calm for the lifeguards working on the beaches. In recent days, however, the statistics have taken an alarming turn, with the death toll rising and affecting people of various ages and nationalities.