A family getaway turned into a nightmare in Italy after a 12-year-old boy died following a horrific accident inside a hotel spa.
Matteo Brandimarti was staying with his family at the Duca di Montefeltro Hotel on Easter Sunday when tragedy struck. According to local reports, the young boy was using the jacuzzi when his leg became trapped in a powerful suction nozzle while the hydromassage system was running.
The incident happened around 10:30 a.m., and staff rushed to shut off the system as panic broke out. Matteo had reportedly been held underwater for several minutes before he could be freed.
Emergency crews airlifted him to a nearby hospital, where doctors placed him on life support. After days of fighting for his life, Matteo was declared brain dead on April 9.
The heartbreaking loss has shaken the small community, where Matteo was known as a bright and energetic student. School officials and local leaders described him as kind, curious, and deeply loved by classmates and teachers.
Now, serious questions are being raised about how this could have happened.
The family’s attorney says an inspection of the spa is scheduled, focusing on the jacuzzi’s suction system, which may have malfunctioned. Early findings suggest the possibility of negligence tied to improper maintenance or safety failures.
Authorities are currently investigating multiple individuals connected to the hotel, including management and maintenance staff, on suspicion of negligent homicide. No foul play is suspected, but officials are looking closely at whether safety regulations were ignored.
In the midst of unimaginable grief, Matteo’s family made a selfless decision — donating his organs to help save the lives of six other children.
