British Tourist Freaking Out Outside His Hotel Room Ledge In Spain Falls 8 Stories To His Death

Just days after the British and Balearic authorities launched their annual balcony safety campaigns, tragedy struck in Magalluf.

The Guardia Civil is investigating the cause of death of a 34-year-old British tourist who fell from the seventh floor of a hotel in the resort this morning. This is the first fatal balcony accident in Mallorca this season.

Guardia Civil sources say that the tourist may have been under the influence of some kind of substance, as he was behaving strangely before the fall.

The accident took place just after 8 am at the South Beach Hotel. Ambulances, the Guardia Civil, local police, and doctors from the nearest medical center rushed to the scene, but they were unable to save the Briton's life.

Investigators are now trying to interview his relatives and friends to try to clarify what happened. It appears that the tourist was swinging from the railing of the seventh-floor balcony, lost his balance, and fell from a height of more than 15 meters.

The autopsy results will confirm whether the victim was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.