Family devastation as Brit’s holiday ends in tragedy in Ibiza

Nobody ever expects a visit to the hotel pool to have this ending. A British holidaymaker has tragically died in Ibiza, leaving his family searching for answers as police continue their investigation.

British tourist dies after entering hotel pool

A 64-year-old British holidaymaker has died after going down a waterslide into a hotel swimming pool in Ibiza, leaving his family devastated and fellow guests in shock.

Emergency services were called to a hotel in Cala Tarida, in the town of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, at around 11.30am on Saturday, July 11 after reports that the man had become unconscious in the swimming pool after using a waterslide.

Hotel staff and other guests rushed to help, beginning CPR before paramedics arrived. A defibrillator was also used as specialist medical teams fought to save his life. Despite prolonged resuscitation efforts, doctors were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Reports say the man was holidaying with his wife and daughter, who were at the hotel when the incident happened. Authorities have not released his identity while enquiries continue.

Investigation continues as cause of death remains unknown

Spanish authorities have confirmed there is no indication of foul play, while investigators are waiting for post-mortem results to establish exactly what happened. Early reports suggest officers are examining whether the man suffered a sudden medical emergency, such as a cardiac event, before or immediately after entering the pool. At this stage, there is no evidence that the waterslide or pool equipment malfunctioned. Police will submit their findings to the investigating court as part of the standard procedure for an unexpected death in Spain.

Fresh reminder of water safety risks in Spain

Sadly, the latest tragedy comes during a summer that has already seen a number of fatal incidents in Spanish waters. Incidents recently reported a deadly June in which at least 13 people lost their lives at beaches, swimming pools and inland waterways across Spain. A horrific reminder of the importance of taking extra care around water.