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  • British adolescent passes away after collapsing in an Ibiza nightclub

    British adolescent passes away after collapsing in an Ibiza nightclub

    It has been reported that a British adolescent who collapsed at an Ibiza nightclub early this morning has passed away in the hospital.

    Around 5 a.m. this morning, the 19-year-old was taken by ambulance from an undisclosed club to the hospital.

    Before the paramedics got there, he allegedly had a heart attack.

    At around 6.30 am, he was reportedly stabilised at the site and transported to Can Misses Hospital on the island’s capital.

    Less than an hour later, at the same hospital, he passed away.

    Although the nightclub where he passed out has not yet been identified, it is thought to be on the route connecting San Antonio, a popular party destination, with Ibiza Town.

    The Amnesia nightclub, which is close to the settlement of San Rafael on the road connecting San Antonio and Ibiza Town, is where sources claim the teenager passed out.

    Last night, it hosted Bresh, a weekly party that takes place during the summer.

    Every Thursday from June 8 through August 31st, BRESH! lands at Amnesia, according to an entry on its website.

    The mysterious party, featuring top performers, has travelled to more than twenty countries and is again returning to Ibiza, the most picturesque party on earth.

    The patient admitted to Can Misses was a “19-year-old British national,” according to a local health source.

    “The first call came in at 4.50 this morning,” he stated.

    A 19-year-old male had suffered a cardiac arrest at a nightclub on the highway connecting San Antonio and Ibiza Town. Emergency personnel were sent to the scene.

    The first responders on the scene revived him from cardiac arrest, stabilising him before transferring him to Can Misses Hospital.

    Despite efforts to rescue him, he was declared dead at 7.22 am today despite being admitted to Can Misses A&E at 6.30 am.

    An investigation into the death was confirmed by a police spokesman, who stated: “We are investigating and waiting for the post-mortem results.”

    An informed source indicated that as part of the investigation, the issue of whether the deceased adolescent had drank alcohol or drugs prior to passing out would be looked into.

    At this point, there is no official information indicating that he had used alcohol or narcotics prior to experiencing a cardiac arrest.

    It is currently unknown whether he resided on the island or was visiting, as well as whether he was travelling alone or with friends.

  • 35-year-old British tourist killed in Ibiza party resort after falling from a hotel balcony

    35-year-old British tourist killed in Ibiza party resort after falling from a hotel balcony

    On the Spanish island of Ibiza, a Briton died after falling from a hotel balcony.

    The event, which took place in the party-loving resort city of San Antonio, is being looked into by police.

    The man’s death’s exact circumstances are now unknown, however the force revealed in a statement that he was 35 years old and from the UK.

    Early this morning, the tourist’s demise was confirmed.

    A spokesperson for the Civil Guard said: ‘I can confirm a 35-year-old British man died in San Antonio.

    ‘The circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation.’

  • Tourists warned of venomous jellyfish in Ibiza

    Tourists warned of venomous jellyfish in Ibiza

    Ibiza is renowned for its all-night celebrations, scorching temperatures, and, of course, its breathtaking beaches.

    But a rare deadly jellyfish with a sting that can leave permanent scars is being cautioned about by locals who frequent its sandy coastlines.

    In recent weeks, mauve stingers, scientifically known as pelagia noctiluca, have been washing up on the well-liked Balearic vacation island off the coast of Spain.

    Long tentacles that can reach approximately 10 feet in length are a characteristic of jellyfish.

    Its sting feels like a jolt from a nine-volt battery, which produces a burning sensation, red rashes, painful marks and inflammation of the skin.

    The best protection against it is sunscreen, which stops the venom penetrating.

    But for those who don’t have sunscreen, an app called Medusas has even been developed to warn tourists of areas on the island to avoid.

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    The stings can leave permanent scars on human skin (Picture: Bav Media)
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    The jellyfish have been washing up on the shores because of mild weather, warm temperatures and little rainfall (Picture: Bav Media)

    As well as being purple, the jellyfish can appear in shades of pink, light brown or even yellow.

    What makes them different to normal jellyfish is the stinging cells they have all over their bodies.

    Blooms of mauve stingers used to wash up in Ibiza around once every 12 years until the 1980s.

    But in recent years, their appearance has become more common and they are now seen annually on average.

    It is believed the recent mild weather, unusually warm temperatures and little rainfall on the island has encouraged the jellyfish back.

    A decrease in mauve stinger predators like swordfish and tuna, due to over-fishing, has also led to an increase of the jellyfish.

    Ibiza is not the only location where unusual jellyfish have been spotted in recent months.

    Portuguese man o’war jellyfish, which cause whip-like wounds from their stings, have been spotted around UK beaches.

    The Marine Conservation Society reported a total of 1,315 jellyfish sightings, including a 2% increase in man o’war sightings between from 2021 to 2022.