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12-Year-Old Dies in Tragic Hot Tub Accident in Italy

4/11/2026

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  • Matteo Brandimarti, a 12-year-old boy, died after a hot tub accident while vacationing in Italy.
  • His leg became trapped in the Duca di Montefeltro Hotel’s hot tub filter, prompting staff to cut power and medics to perform CPR.
  • Matteo was declared brain dead.
  • Maurizio Brandimarti expressed grief on Facebook, calling his son a 'beautiful sweet soul'.