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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Crabbe

Families of four Brits who died after Cape Verde stomach bugs pursue legal action

Karen Pooley (right) died after going on holiday to Cape Verde - (Family handout/Irwin Mitchell)

Four British holidaymakers have tragically died within four months of contracting severe stomach bugs while on trips to Cape Verde, with their families now pursuing legal action.

These four are among six Britons who have died following holidays to the West African islands since January 2023, according to law firm Irwin Mitchell, which is investigating the cases.

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