Everything we know about Ibiza Rocks Hotel tragedies as two more Brits die
A British teenager is the fourth person in recent months to have fallen at a 'death hotel' in Ibiza.
Ibiza Rocks Hotel is a popular location in San Antonio on the party island especially for British tourists who flock there for its live music poolside which attracts top artists and DJs. But at the same time it is now becoming infamous and has been dubbed the 'death hotel' locally following the number of tourists now who have died at the hotel. For British youngsters heading over to the Spanish island for a good time, the hotel has a lot of attractions with the large pool, sun terraces, bars and entertainment. Tourists can be seen dancing on balconies with drinks and looking down at the music stage below.
Tragically a 19-year-old from the UK has become the latest to die at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel after falling from a balcony.
Two ambulances were sent to the scene but paramedics say there was nothing they could do to save him. The tragedy, which is being investigated by police, occurred just after midnight.
He has not yet been named but is known to have fallen from the third floor of the hotel onto an outside part of the complex and a police investigation is underway. It is not yet clear if the teenage Brit was holidaying with friends or family and whether he fell from his room or another part of the hotel.
The Ibiza Rocks hotel has now cancelled events while an investigation is underway. A statement read: 'We are deeply shocked and devastated by the recent incidents that have tragically occurred. Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations.
'The safety and wellbeing of our guests has and always will remain our highest priority. Given the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved we believe it is right to pause our advertised events programme at this time. All customers will be informed directly via email.' It means that a daytime set by Dizzee Rascal and Songer intended to celebrate 20 years of Ibiza Rocks will not go ahead on July 23.
Last year local media reported how hundreds of locals in Sant Antonio presented a complaint to the local government asking for checks to take place on the hotel as they alleged that it was not meeting standards such as over security, noise or sale of alcohol.
A spokesperson for residents said that they had been complaining since 2008, reported Cadena Ser.
The hotel is the same as where Evan Thomson, 26, from Aberdeen, died on July 7 while on holiday with pals celebrating his birthday. Paramedics were called to the scene but could do nothing to save him.
His mum Lel Kellighan revealed the news on social media a few days after her son died, saying: '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. Please allow us some time.' In the days after Evan's death his loved ones raised questions about safety and blasted the hotel where he died over the way the situation was handled.
Evan's sister Teila said: 'Ibiza is known for its partying and it just stuns me that they don't have higher safety precautions. Pray nobody else suffers. And, once it did happen, the hotel's response was just completely heartbreaking; almost as if it never happened. I pray no other family has to go through this."
Friend Blair Robertson, 25, who had been with Evan before he died, said: 'Security took us away to front desk. Paramedics didn't arrive for about 30 minutes. Forensic officers didn't speak English. We were just standing there, not knowing what was going on. Reception gave us false hope."
Remi Duncan, 23, said: 'It was disgusting. There was minimal respect for the situation, considering the music went back on soon after Evan had died. It puts a pit in your stomach.'
In a statement after Evan died, the 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.'
On April 30, a 33-year-old British woman died at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Local police and paramedics rushed to the hotel, situated just metres from one of the world 's most famous sunsets, after the alarm was raised around 6.30pm on April 30.
Emergency responders confirmed when they arrived the holidaymaker had gone into cardiac arrest and spent around 40 minutes practicing CPR on her to try to revive her. She was declared dead at the scene after efforts to save her life proved unsuccessful.Well-placed sources said at the time there was nothing pointing to the death being suspicions and she is understood to have had a pre-existing heart condition.
On April 27, a 19-year-old Italian tourist of Turkish origin plunged to her death from the fourth-floor at the same hotel. She had flown to the island the previous day and gone out partying. She was said at the time to have tried to been trying to reach her room via a balcony from a shared area of the hotel after realising she didn't have her key card when she lost her footing and fell. Her lifeless body was discovered around 9am.
Hotel group said after the two deaths in April: 'In light of the tragic events that occurred this week, due to causes beyond our control, IRG (Ibiza Rocks Group) expresses its dismay and extends its utmost support to the families of the victims, and thanks everyone for respecting their privacy in the face of incalculable pain.'
The hotel boasts on its website: 'A stay with us is anything but ordinary' It says in a website description: 'Perfectly located on Ibiza's west coast, just metres from the world's most famous sunset, our unique resort style hotel features over 360 rooms circled around our iconic open-air event venue. With recently upgraded public spaces, comprehensive facilities, and an extensive selection of food and drink options, a stay with us is anything but ordinary.' The Mirror has contacted Ibiza Rocks Hotel for comment.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
18 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Shoppers 'vow to stop buying popular snack' after 'tragic' change
Shoppers have hit out at the 'tragic' change made to an iconic British snack and vowed to find an alternative, despite the move being better for the environment Shoppers have lamented a "British tragedy" after an iconic snack underwent a major change to its packaging this week. Pot Noodle, which first hit supermarket shelves in the UK in 1977, is a brand of instant noodles that comes in variety of flavours including Chicken & Mushroom, Chinese Chow Mein and Bombay Bad Boy. Originally launched by Golden Wonder and now owned by Unilever, the quick meal typically comes in a recognisable plastic container, but is now undergoing a cosmetic change for the good of the planet. However, it appears the change hasn't gone down well among some fans, who took to social media to vent their frustrations. "It's literally a British tragedy," TikTok user Honest Thoughts declared in a video, brandishing a Chicken & Mushroom flavoured Pot as an example. "Pot Noodles are now made of carboard, so if you have any plastic ones, keep the pots so that you can reuse because these [new] ones are absolute s***," she said. It followed her previous clip on the social media platform in which she described the cardboard as "soggy af" once boiling water had been added to the noodles. "First our straws, now our Pot Noodles," she cursed. Writing in response, meanwhile, another TikTok user agreed with the sentiment. "Just don't buy them anymore. I'm not. Try a different brand or even stores own brand. A second agreed: "Or vote with your wallet and buy another brand." A third added: "I've got a few plastic pots that I've used for other things, but now the pot noodle will be filling them instead of cardboard nonsense." WARNING – explicit language in video below. Viewer discretion is advised. Meanwhile a fourth TikTok user said: "I had a cardboard one and it was crap - it doesn't retain heat like the plastic ones so my pot noodle didn't take the amount of time it's supposed to. It took ages. I could have made a meal in the time it took for the noodles to get soft." Others defended the move, however, including one person who questioned: "Tragedy? Guess we have different ideas of what a tragedy is. Heaven forbid people care about the planet." And another individual agreed: "Am I the only one that's happy companies are moving away from single use plastics?" Pot Noodle's owners said of the change in a statement online: "Innovating with alternative materials – like paper – is a key part of Unilever's sustainable packaging strategy and will play an important role in reducing our use of virgin plastic, alongside increasing our use of recycled content, moving to ultra-concentrated formulas which use smaller bottles, and other packaging innovations such as refillable bottles. "Following a full product life cycle assessment (LCA), we know that by moving from plastic to paper pots, as well as a significant virgin plastic reduction, reduces the Co2 footprint of the total lifecycle of each pot by 14% which is 3,700 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalents (tCO2-eq.) per year." The company added: "Switching over 98 million pots to paper and saving 1,870 tonnes of plastic every year as is a big step in reducing virgin plastic whilst helping shoppers to make a more sustainable everyday choice. "The pots are made from 90% paper as a single layer of ultra-thin plastic film is used to provide barrier protection inside the pot, which ensures ingredients remain fresh – helping to extend the shelf life of Pot Noodle's and reduce food waste – whilst also protecting the structure of the pot when water is added, without inhibiting the recyclability of the pot."
Metro
32 minutes ago
- Metro
5 Netflix shows to watch if you loved Too Much
Link is copied Comments Lena Dunham's latest project, Too Much, recently dropped on Netflix, and it's safe to say that it's been a hit with fans. The 10-episode series follows New Yorker Jessica, whose life is turned upside down when her seven-year relationship ends. Her boss (and sister's ex) convinces her to move to London to work on a project, believing a fresh start is what she needs to heal. But when Jessica, who is obsessed with British culture, arrives in the capital, she finds that London life is nothing like it is in the movies (Picture: PA Wire) However, when she meets Felix, a troubled indie musician, Jessica finally becomes the leading lady in her own imperfectly perfect story. Complete with a hilarious script, unhinged moments, and passionate relationships, it's quickly become a cult classic for the 30-something viewer (Picture: Ana Blumenkron/Netflix) Too Much isn't the only Netflix show providing the goods for this age group, though. There are plenty of other quality shows that follow a similar - and slightly chaotic - vein. So, if like us, you binged the first series as soon as it came out, you're likely looking for something to watch next. Without further ado, here are 5 Netflix series to watch if you adored Too Much (Picture: PA Wire) Nobody wants this? More like everybody wants this. The 2024 show stars Kristen Bell as Joanne, an agnostic sex podcaster, and Adam Brody as Noah, a newly single rabbi. Despite their cultural differences, the pair fall in love, entering a 'will-they-won't-they' style relationship that viewers root for right from the start. But will their meddling families - who don't approve of the match - tear them apart for good? (Picture: AP) Michelle Buteau is Mavis Beaumont, a plus-size stylist who finds herself newly single at 38. With the help of her chosen family, aka her fiercely loyal besties, Mavis works to rebuild her life. Navigating personal problems and career obstacles, she finally gets the recognition she deserves in the fashion industry. According to Mavis, all you need in life is a 'body-positive attitude, cute v-neck, and some lip gloss.' Survival of the Thickest was created by Buteau and Danielle Sanchez Witzel, and based on a memoir of the same name (Picture: Vanessa Clifton/Netflix) Feel Good is a semi-autobiographical romantic comedy written by and starring Mae Martin as a fictionalised version of themself. It centres around Mae, a Canadian comedian and recovering addict, and George, a middle-class English woman, and their complicated relationship. While Mae's addiction causes issues in their romance, George's reluctance to come out also creates problems for the pair. At its core, Feel Good explores the modern-day world of love, addiction and sexuality (Picture: Channel 4/Matt Squire) Based on the 2009 novel by David Nicholls as well as the 2011 film adaptation, One Day follows the 14-year relationship of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew. The pair meet at a ball after graduating from the University of Edinburgh, and enjoy a brief college romance. However, when they go their separate ways to pursue their dreams, they promise to meet up on the same day each year. For years, they struggle to admit that they're meant for each other. Will fate finally bring them together for good? (Picture: Matthew Towers/Netflix) Lily Collins stars as Emily Cooper, a marketing executive from Chicago who moves to Paris for work. Swept up in the romance of the 'City of Love,' Emily must find a way to balance her new friendships, relationships, and career. From her complex relationship with her neighbour Gabriel and his ex-girlfriend Camille, to dealing with her icy (yet privately sweet) boss Sylvie, there's never a dull moment in Emily's life. Season five is expected to come later this year, and sees Emily starting another new life in Rome with her new beau, Marcello (Picture: Netflix)
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
Brit mum arrested in Mauritius with son, 6, and suitcase full of cannabis
British mum Nastashia Artug, 35, and her Romanian partner were arrested in Mauritius after an estimated £1.6 million worth of cannabis was reportedly found inside luggage A British mum who was arrested in a drugs bust in Mauritius with her six-year-old son claimed she was "coerced" into carrying a suitcase filled with cannabis. Her Romanian partner was also said to have drugs in his luggage. Natashia Artug, 35, was one of eight people apprehended who were accused of carrying an estimated 161kg of cannabis worth an estimated £1.6million, in their bags. Her son's luggage reportedly had 24 packs of the drugs wrapped in cellophane and weighed some 14kg. Natashia, from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, was said to be "vulnerable" and had been coerced into travelling to the island nation by people who threatened her and her family, London-based non-profit Justice Abroad said. The group said the mum also did not know the bags had cannabis inside. Her partner Florian Lisman, 38, originally from Romania, was arrested and said to be carrying 32 drug packages, an iPhone and £260. Others who were detained included Patrick Lee Wilsdon, 22, Lily Watson, 20, Shannon Ellen Josie Holness 29, Laura Amy Kappen 28, and Shona Campbell, 32. Each of them carried between 30 and 32 packages, Mauritian newspaper Le Mauricien reported. All of them had been on the same British Airways flight from London Gatwick to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam airport last month. They have all been charged with drug trafficking and remain in custody. "Justice Abroad is representing Natashia Artug, a British mother who is currently detained in Mauritius, facing serious drug charges after being arrested at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam airport with her six-year-old son on arrival after having been forced to carry a suitcase containing cannabis without her knowledge," the non profit said. "Natashia is a single mother of two, who suffers from fibromyalgia [a condition characterised by cognitive difficulties] but who attends university to give her children a better future. She was coerced into travelling to Mauritius with her young son, and to carry the luggage which she did not know contained cannabis, by individuals involved in the drugs trade who took advantage of her vulnerability and made threats to cause serious violence to her and her family if she refused to obey their orders. "The luggage they were forced to carry was fitted with Apple tacking devices used by international drug trafficking gangs to help smugglers keep abs on their shipments." The boy, who was unaware of what was in his bag, has reportedly already flown back to the UK and is staying with his dad. Justice Abroad has since launched a Crowd Justice fundraising campaign in a bid to raise £5,000 toward her legal defence. A Foreign Office spokesperson told MailOnline: "We are supporting a British national detained in Mauritius and are in contact with the local authorities.
