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Cape Verde Holiday Deaths Spark Legal Action | Edinburgh News
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A retired engineer from West Lothian died suddenly on a luxury Cape Verde holiday, collapsing in front of his wife — sparking a legal battle with tour operator Tui and drawing attention to a growing crisis affecting over 2,500 British holidaymakers. Families are speaking out about harrowing illnesses — including salmonella, E. coli, and shigella — that have led to deaths and ruined trips. The tragic loss of Laurence Brownlie and another man, Colin Timson, who died after being buried on the island, underscores the severity of the situation as lawyers continue to receive hundreds of new reports. Tui and Riu Hotels have offered limited support, while Meliá is yet to respond.
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