A British tourist has died after falling from a wall in Majorca in a tragic accident.
The 41-year-old lost his balance and plunged around 16ft to his death from the wall at the beautiful resort beach of Cala Aguila on the island’s northeast coast.
Firefighters and police recovered the man’s body after receiving a 999 call.
He is said to have died instantly after falling from the wall in a rocky area, around 1.30am this morning.
It was not immediately clear if he had been on his own or with other people at the time.
Police sources said today they were treating the incident as an accident.
A well-placed source said today the dead man had been with his partner when the tragedy happened.
The woman, who is also understood to be British, also fell but survived and went to raise the alarm at a nearby hotel.
The source said: ‘There was some confusion initially because the hotel night receptionist didn’t speak good English.
‘But he called the police and when they arrived, the woman told them she and her partner were near to the wall in a rocky area when they fell.
‘She suffered several injuries and was knocked unconscious after plunging around 16 feet.
A British tourist has died after falling from a wall in Majorca in a tragic accident. Pictured: Cala Aguila-accident scene
‘When she came to she went to a nearby hotel to raise the alarm and ask for help.’
He added: ‘There was nothing anyone could do to save the man. He was already dead by the time firefighters who were also mobilised reached his body.’
The Civil Guard, the police force which handled the incident, has yet to make any official comment.
The tragedy comes just a month after a British woman also plunged to her death on the Spanish Island.
The 39-year-old was rushed to hospital after falling from a lookout point in the Palma neighbourhood of El Jonquet, which overlooks the sea.
Police and paramedics who responded to an emergency call stabilised her and she was transported to hospital, where she was admitted into an intensive care unit.
The unnamed Briton died the same night at Palma’s Son Espases Hospital, according to reports.
Palma police opened an investigation.
Insiders close to the ongoing probe confirmed police were not looking for anyone else in connection with the tragedy and said the woman’s death was not being treated as a crime.
The spot where the tragedy took place, known as Mirador des Jonquet, is described in travel reviews as a captivating scenic spot that beckons visitors with stunning vistas and a tranquil atmosphere.
The area around it is popular with people enjoying leisurely strolls who include many tourists.
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