A GERMAN tourist has died in Mallorca after attempting to rescue his wife from drowning.
The tragic incident occurred on Friday shortly before 6pm.
The 67-year-old man reportedly entered the water off Son Bauló beach on Mallorca’s north-east coast after spotting that his wife had got into trouble while swimming.
A lifeguard from the nearby Concord hotel rushed to help the couple, along with several beachgoers.
Emergency services were called to the scene and used a defibrillator in an attempt to resuscitate the man.
Despite their best efforts, the unnamed man was pronounced dead.
His wife, 47, was taken to Muro Hospital. She is currently in a serious condition.
2025 has been a deadly year for drownings in Spain. By the end of July, over 300 people had drowned across beaches, swimming pools, rivers and other aquatic settings – a record figure for Spain.
Click here to read more Spain News from The Olive Press.
