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German Tourist, 62, Drowns at Can Picafort Before Lifeguards Start Duty

Marsave renews calls for longer lifeguard shifts following the morning death.

Overview

  • Beachgoers spotted the man face down around 10:15 a.m. and pulled him to shore.
  • Bystanders and emergency crews performed about 30 minutes of CPR before a doctor pronounced him dead.
  • Lifeguards were not yet on duty at the beach at that hour, according to local reporting and the Balearic association.
  • The exact cause remains unconfirmed, with reports noting possible medical issues or dangerous currents at the site.
  • The fatality refocuses attention on early and late swimming times when towers are unstaffed, following prior current-related incidents at Can Picafort.