A British tourist has died in swimming pool at a hotel in a popular holiday resort. The 53-year-old man is suspected of suffering a cardiac arrest while he was in the water at 4.30pn on Sunday.
The tragedy happened in the pool at the four star Globales Palmanova hotel in Majorca. The alert was raised by fellow holidaymakers and he was desperately pulled from the water by lifeguards.
They battled to revive the holidaymaker and were joined by local police in a bid to resuscitate him using CPR. Emergency response medics rushed to the scene and also joined the fight to save the tourist's life, according to local newspaper Ultima Hora.
However, they failed to get any response and he was declared dead at the scene. An investigation into the circumstances of the man's death is set to be conducted by Guardia Civil officers with the findings put before a judge.
Globales Palmanova is a popular family hotel just a short walk from the famous party hotspot Magaluf. Facilities at the hotel include swimming pools for both adults and children, a large garden, children's playground and entertainment venues.
Palma Nova is an all-year round favourite with UK holidaymakers and also a popular location for ex-pat residents. It has three safe, sandy beaches and neighbouring resorts of Puerto Portals and Santa Ponsa are easily accessible.
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