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Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Pals of Scots holidaymaker, 26, who fell to his death from Ibiza balcony slam hotel branding it ‘inhumane'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE friends of a Scottish tourist who died after a horror balcony fall in Ibiza have slammed a hotel for their 'inhumane' handling of the tragedy. Evan Thomson, from Aberdeen, tragically lost his life after falling from the sixth floor of the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in the island's San Antonio on Monday July 7. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Evan Thomson died after falling from a sixth floor balcony Credit: Facebook 4 He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene Credit: Facebook 4 His pals have since blasted the Ibiza Rocks Hotel for their response to the tragedy Credit: Darren Fletcher 4 They claim the hotel almost acted as if Evan's death never happened Credit: Darren Fletcher He was on holiday with pals and had recently celebrated his 26th birthday last month. The young Scot was discovered by his friends around 6am who raised the alarm. Medics were called to the hotel but tragically Evan was pronounced dead at the scene. But his friends have now blasted hotel staff for their response to the tragedy, claiming they almost acted as if nothing had happened after Evan's death. They claimed to the Press and Journal staff were washing the area where Evan was found less than two hours after his death and were still advertising events for that day on social media. Pal Blair Robertson, 25, said they were kept separate from other guests in the manager's office after finding their friend and were left without answers. But he said 90 minutes after they were told about their friend's death they were allowed back to their room to pack their bags before being moved to another hotel. He told the P&J: 'We heard the jet washes from the ground cleaning the area where Evan died and it had only been 90 minutes or so since he was found. 'That was the worst thing for us to hear – how fast they tried to get things back to normal. 'They took us out of the hotel at around 9am and put us in a new hotel down the road. Teenage motorbike rider, 14, dies in horror crash with car as cops launch probe 'It was like they wanted to get back to business as usual as soon as possible. 'It was just a very traumatic experience. 'They just wanted us out – and to start the party again. It was a disregard of life. 'It was hard hearing the cleaners coming into the room in the morning, as though nothing had happened.' Evan's other friend James Shand continued the criticism of the Ibiza Rocks Hotel, claiming they viewed Evan's death from a 'business perspective' after seeing events for that day advertised on social media. "They just wanted us out – and to start the party again. It was a disregard of life." Blair Robertson He said: 'Seeing them post 'are you all ready for the next event?' within hours of it happening was sickening. 'They looked at Evan's death from a business perspective. They just preferred that people wouldn't find out, so it wouldn't ruin the party. 'Even if that post was an oversight, they've had a week to remove it and haven't. 'How could they do that – no less than five hours after Evan died?' Other fears have been raised about safety at the hotel after the tragedy. One of the main concerns Evan's friends and loved ones have is about the balcony wall only being 3ft high, and worry it was not enough to stop 6'3 Evan from falling to his death, as it only came up to his hip. In April this year, a 19-year-old Italian tourist died after falling from the fourth floor of the Ibiza Rocks Hotel after trying to reach her room from a balcony via a shared area. "They looked at Evan's death from a business perspective. They just preferred that people wouldn't find out, so it wouldn't ruin the party." James Shand Ibiza Rocks has been approached for comment in response to the concerns raised by Evan's friends. In a previous statement, 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. '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. 'We are deeply saddened by Evan's death and our thoughts continue to be with his family and friends at this truly difficult time.' The Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities." Spain's Guardia Civil has been approached for comment.
Daily Record
13 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
British tourist plunges from Ibiza supermarket car park days after Scot dies at hotel
British tourist plunges from Ibiza supermarket car park days after Scot dies at hotel A 25-year-old man was rushed to hospital after the incident at the Mercadona supermarket in San Antonio, days after Evan Thomson died at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Mercadona supermarket in San Antonio. (Image: Google Maps ) A British tourist is fighting for his life after plunging from a supermarket car park in Ibiza. The 25-year-old was rushed to hospital following the incident yesterday just after 8pm local time. He fell from the Mercadona supermarket car park in the holiday resort of San Antonio. He was stabilised at the scene by paramedics in two ambulances before being taken to the private Nuestra Senora del Rosario Polyclinic on the island. A hospital spokesman said he had been admitted just after 9.30pm last night. A well-placed source said: 'Yesterday a 25 year old man fell from the car park of the Mercadona supermarket in San Antonio. 'He was taken by an advanced life support ambulance to the Nuestra Senora del Rosario Polyclinic where he was admitted at 21:38. Article continues below "The patient, a British national , remains in the intensive care unit in a very serious condition after suffering a traumatic brain injury with a skull fracture, dorsal vertebral fractures, chest trauma and a collapsed lung, as well as abdominal injuries and injuries to his spleen and liver all caused by the fall." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Civil Guard is understood to have launched an investigation into the incident. No-one from the police force could be reached early this morning for comment. It is not yet known where in the UK the injured man is from and whether he was on his own when he fell or accompanied by other people. The height he plunged from has not yet been disclosed. Evan Thomson It comes just days after a Scottish tourist died after falling from height at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel on Monday, July 7. Paramedics were called to the scene but Evan Thomson, from Aberdeen, was pronounced dead in the grounds of the hotel. Spanish authorities are understood to be investigating the accident. His devastated mum Lel Kellighan shared the tragic news in a Facebook post on Sunday night. Ibiza Rocks Hotel by day 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." In April, a 19-year-old Italian tourist of Turkish origin fell to her death from the fourth-floor. While a Scottish teenager died in the early hours of August 20 last year after falling from a sixth-floor hotel balcony in Ibiza. Article continues below Emma Ramsay, 19, from Hamilton, was on holiday with friends in the party resort of San Antonio. The tragedy occurred at a seafront four-star adult-only hotel called Hotel Vibra District.
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Mother 'broken' after Brit, 26, dies in fall from Ibiza balcony
Tributes are pouring in for a British man who died after falling at a popular Ibiza hotel. Evan Thomson, 26, from Aberdeen, was in Spain for a belated birthday celebration when he fell at Ibiza Rocks Hotel on July 7. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Spain's Guardia Civil police force is currently investigating what happened. Tributes have been paid to the popular Scotsman. His mum, Lel Kellighan, wrote on Facebook: '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.' Ibiza Rocks, known for its famous DJ sets, said in a statement that Evan's death was 'truly tragic' and 'extremely sad'. '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,' they said. '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 directly. 'They were very appreciative of all the help and support at such a difficult time. We are deeply saddened by Evan's death, and our thoughts continue to be with his family and friends at this truly difficult time.' On Facebook, friends shared memories with Evan. Vikki Greig wrote: 'My heart has broken since finding out, the biggest smile in any room!! He was always one of my favourite customers to see at work. 'Absolutely heartbreaking! Thinking of all of Evan's family at this time, rest easy boyo, you will be massively missed!' Ethan Cran wrote: 'What a good guy he was, always the life of the party. My condolences go out to his family and friends during these tough times.' Earlier this year, another British woman died at the adults-only Ibiza Rocks Hotel following the opening of the party season in the Spanish resort. The 33-year-old had collapsed in her room in the resort of San Antonio, unconscious and not breathing. More Trending Emergency services spent around 40 minutes performing CPR on her to try to revive her, but without success. Spanish media reported that the unnamed woman was suffering health problems. It is understood that she had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, a small battery-powered device fitted under the collarbone to monitor heartbeats and treat abnormal heart rhythms using electric impulses. It is commonly used by people at high risk of serious arrhythmias, and it delivers a shock if it detects one. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man strangled and decapitated girlfriend before pretending to be her to mum MORE: Strong earthquake hits southern Spain causing roof collapse at airport MORE: When is the next Club World Cup and where could it be held?
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Horror as Scots holidaymaker, 26, plunges to his death at hotel in Ibiza
IBIZA HORROR Horror as Scots holidaymaker, 26, plunges to his death at hotel in Ibiza Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTTISH holidaymaker has died after falling to his death at a hotel in Ibiza. Evan Thomson, 26, tragically lost his life in the accident at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel last Monday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The Aberdeen lad was tragically pronouced dead at the scene. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Horror as Scots holidaymaker, 26, plunges to his death at hotel in Ibiza
A SCOTTISH holidaymaker has died after falling to his death at a hotel in Ibiza. Evan Thomson, 26, tragically lost his life in the accident at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel last Monday. The Aberdeen lad was tragically pronouced dead at the scene. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun. 1
