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Irish Man Plummets From Ibiza Cliff to His Death
13 May
Summary
- A 39-year-old man from Ireland died after falling from a cliff.
- The incident occurred on Monday, May 11, in Ibiza's Caló de s'Illa area.
- Emergency services recovered his body via helicopter after his friend alerted authorities.
A 39-year-old Irish man died on Monday, May 11, following a fatal fall from a cliff in Ibiza. The incident occurred in the Caló de s'Illa area of the Spanish island. Authorities have not yet revealed whether the man was visiting or resided on Ibiza.
His friend contacted emergency services after the fall. By the time local police and Civil Protection responders reached the scene, the man had already passed away. The Civil Guard's Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group (GREIM) was involved in the complex recovery operation.
His body was ultimately retrieved and airlifted by helicopter, with the operation concluding at approximately 8:30 p.m. local time. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been notified and is offering consular assistance.
