British vacationer, 70, drowns whereas on vacation ‘to rejoice his birthday’ along with his spouse in Menorca after entering into difficulties within the sea

A British vacationer has drowned throughout a vacation along with his spouse in Menorca.

The 70-year-old man was taking a dip at Son Bou seaside, the island’s longest, on its south coast when the tragic incident unfolded.

Different beachgoers noticed him in difficulties and raced into the water to attempt to help him whereas others rang 999.

Emergency medical responders spent greater than half an hour attempting to revive him once they reached the scene however had been unable to avoid wasting him.

Native studies mentioned the unnamed vacationer’s spouse had been with him on the time however stayed on the shoreline whereas he went into the ocean.

They’re understood to have travelled to Menorca to rejoice his birthday. 

They had been staying at a property on a residential property in Sant Lluis a brief drive from the seaside the place the tragedy occurred.

Native studies mentioned a autopsy had confirmed drowning as the reason for dying.

The incident occurred round 5pm on Monday however the man’s nationality has solely simply been made public. 

Son Bou seaside is round two miles lengthy and is a reference on the island due to its clear and crystalline waters and white sand.

In October 2022 a British man drowned at a non-public swimming pool in Menorca.

A upkeep man reportedly found his physique floating within the water.

The 64-year-old Brit is claimed to have owned the property the place he was discovered useless.