There was a devastating lightning strike that claimed the lives of two people on Cala Mesquida beach, in the municipality of Capdepera on Majorca. The incident unfolded in the mid-afternoon hours, with reports indicating the strike occurred shortly before four o’clock. A group of swimmers were hit by the bolt as the storm unleashed its force, and two individuals did not survive. The Civil Guard confirmed these fatalities.
Medical teams on site in Cala Mesquida fought to save the bathers who were affected by the lightning. Despite their best efforts to resuscitate the victims, they were unable to restore life, and the deaths were confirmed at the scene. The identities of the deceased have not yet been disclosed publicly.
Capdepera Local Police along with the Civil Guard have initiated an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities are examining factors related to the weather conditions and the sequence of events that led to the tragedy.
Minutes before the disaster, a yellow weather warning was activated by the meteorological service due to a very intense storm approaching. The system moved northeast of Mallorca in a slow-moving fashion toward the coast, signaling the risk of dangerous lightning and strong winds in the area. The warning prompted local authorities to monitor the situation closely and coordinate public safety responses as the storm neared the coastline.
As investigations continue, officials are likely to review beach safety protocols, weather advisories, and emergency response timing to understand how the incident occurred and how to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Beachgoers are reminded to heed official warnings and seek shelter during severe weather, particularly when lightning is a possibility. Weather services reiterate the importance of staying out of the water and away from open beaches when warnings are in effect, and to follow guidance from local authorities during storm events.
This event underscores the ongoing need for clear communication between meteorological services, maritime and beach safety authorities, and the public to minimize risk during severe weather. Authorities have not released further details at this time, but updates will be provided as investigations progress and families are notified.