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German Tourist Dies Trying to Save Wife at Son Bauló Beach

The case renews attention to reduced lifeguard coverage in October on Mallorca.

Overview

  • A 67-year-old German man died after entering the sea to reach his 47-year-old wife in distress at Son Bauló near Santa Margalida on Friday around 18:00.
  • Beachgoers pulled both to shore, and a hotel lifeguard responded before professional emergency crews arrived.
  • Local service SAMU-061 reported that teams attempted resuscitation for nearly an hour without success.
  • The woman sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
  • Some reports say the hotel lifeguard used a defibrillator and performed CPR during initial efforts.