Mallorca bather slammed after hiring helicopter to swim at protected beauty spot

A BATHER who was flown by helicopter to a strictly off-limits Mallorca beauty spot has been condemned by environmentalists.

The unknown man was filmed being picked up by the chopper at S’illot des Toro after swimming in the sea near the protected nature reserve.

Local campaign group Terraferida has denounced the man to the police, with government officials now having identified the helicopter company and preparing to take action.

S’Illot des Toro is classified as a Place of Community Importance (LIC) and a Special Protection Zone for birds (ZEPA).