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Ibiza Rocks Hotel Faces Probe After Two Balcony Fatalities

Investigators are reviewing early footage with guidance from post-mortem findings to clarify whether recent balcony falls were accidental.

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Ibiza Rocks hotel has cancelled events following the deaths of two British men (Photo: Getty)
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Overview

  • Spanish Civil Guard is investigating the balcony falls of 26-year-old Evan Thomson on July 7 and 19-year-old ice hockey player Gary Kelly on July 21 at Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio.
  • Early examinations of security cameras suggest both incidents may have been accidental, with detectives now awaiting post-mortem results and conducting witness interviews.
  • Ibiza Rocks Hotel has suspended its entire events programme and paused advertised entertainment while fully cooperating with authorities and supporting the families affected.
  • A UK Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed consular assistance is being provided to the victims’ families and that officials are coordinating with Spanish authorities to uphold privacy requests.
  • Tributes from Dundee Stars, Aberdeen Lynx and personal acquaintances have highlighted the human toll of the tragedies and renewed calls for enhanced safety measures.