Tragedy struck during a family holiday in Turkey when Peter Colville, a 60-year-old grandad, tragically passed away on a pirate-themed boat trip. While aboard the Legend Big Kral with his family and about 600 other guests, Peter disappeared during a swim stop. He was found face-up in the water and, despite frantic attempts by a fellow tourist to revive him, he was later declared dead.
His daughter Nakita, who witnessed the heartbreaking scene, claims the boat staff’s reaction was shockingly nonchalant. She alleges they simply covered him with a towel and carried on with the scheduled foam party as if nothing happened. Nakita described the staff as “unbothered and clueless,” remarking that her father’s death seemed to be brushed aside while the party atmosphere resumed.
The horror didn’t end there. The family, including two of Peter’s grandchildren, watched in disbelief as crew arms-crossed and guests were left in tears. Reflecting on the tragedy, Nakita said, “My dad was the kindest person. He deserved so much more respect than what he received that day.”
The incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols on such trips. Many have shared troubling reviews online, pointing out the lack of emergency preparedness and insensitive handling by the crew. The family is still grappling with grief and searching for answers, as postmortems in both Turkey and the UK revealed no clear cause of death.
Peter’s family, devastated by their loss, is left with lingering questions and a longing for the respect and care he deserved in his final moments. RIP Peter.