Scots tourist dies after falling from height at Ibiza Rocks Hotel
A Scots tourist has died after falling from height at a hotel in Ibiza.
Evan Thomson, from Aberdeen, was staying at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel when the tragedy unfolded on Monday, July 7.
Paramedics were called to the scene but he was pronounced dead in the grounds of the hotel.
He is understood to have been celebrating his 26th birthday with pals on the party island.
His family have since been told he did not suffer in his final moments.
His devastated mum Lel Kellighan shared the tragic news in a Facebook post on Sunday night. She wrote: 'I'm absolutely heartbroken to write and tell you all, earlier this week my son Evan was in a tragic accident whilst on holiday with his friends in Ibiza and sadly passed away.
"We are all absolutely broken.
Evan is survived by his mother Lel, dad Graham, sister Teila, girlfriend Remi Duncan, and many close friends including James Shand.
Spanish authorities are understood to be investigating the accident.
A spokeswoman for Ibiza Rocks Hotel said: 'This is a truly tragic and extremely sad situation.
'Our senior management team onsite did everything possible to help the police with their investigation into events leading up to Evan's death, and to provide constant support from our customer services manager to Evan's friends.
'That has included them having 24-hour access to our senior manager for any help or questions and giving them permission to pass on her mobile number to Evan's family should they wish to call us direct.
'They were very appreciative of all the help and support at such a difficult time.
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'We are deeply saddened by Evan's death and our thoughts continue to be with his family and friends at this truly difficult time.'
Evan's death follows a series of similar incidents at the famous party hotel after a 19-year-old Italian tourist of Turkish origin fell to her death from the fourth-floor in April.
Scottish student Emma Ramsay, 19, also died last year after falling from the sixth floor of a hotel in the same area.
Evan's family are said to be in touch with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) who are in contact with the Civil Guard.
An FCDO spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.'
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