Kiwi couple's deaths in Spanish spa pool under investigation

Monday 31 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 31 Aug, 5:56pm

Patrick Tobin and Thomasina McArdle died at a holiday villa in Cullera, Spain, last Tuesday. Investigators are examining whether a fault in the spa pool's suction system or cardiac failure caused the deaths. The couple's son initially believed they were sleeping.

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1. StuffMon 31 Aug, 4:54pm

   Teen son thought Kiwi dad and wife who died in Spanish spa pool were sleeping (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 31 Aug, 5:56pm

   Kiwi dad and wife may have suffered cardiac failure in Spain spa tragedy (opens in new tab)