The drama occurred while he was trying to take a selfie from the establishment’s panoramic terrace, reveals 20 minutes (article in Spanish).
The festive evening turns into drama
Around 1:30 am, while the rooftop was preparing to close, the victim wanted to immortalize the moment with a photo. For this, the man relied on the balustrade of the terrace.
A few seconds later, he changed in a vacuum from a height estimated between 25 and 30 meters.
Since 2008, 400 people have died in a selfie
A tragic accident occurred in Bali on Sunday August 4, 2024. An Italian tourist lost his life by taking a selfie with his partner. The railing on which they were leaning gave in, causing a deadly fall of 25 meters for humans. Since 2008, 400 people have died by taking selfies
-The Canary Emergency Service (SUC) Quickly intervened, but help could not do anything to save him. The man died instantly, his fall having been fatal.
Circumstances that remain to be clarified
Spanish national police have opened an investigation to determine the precise circumstances of the accident. The agents collected the testimonies of the victim’s friend, present at the time of the facts, as well as other people who were on the spot.
The recordings of the hotel surveillance cameras are also being analyzed to verify the safety conditions of the terrace and better understand the course of the incident.
Selfies in height, a risky practice
This drama is part of a series of accidents related to taking selfies in dangerous places. According to a study published in the Journal of Travel Medicine and relayed by BFMTV, near 28 people lose their lives every year in the world by trying to capture a spectacular selfie.
A figure that challenges the risks associated with these practices, especially in high environments and without sufficient protection.
