Tragedy struck on a Formentera coastline when a rockfall occurred near es Copinyar, at the end of Migjorn. A two-month-old infant died after being struck by falling material while accompanied by her father on a beach. The incident unfolded around 12:20 p.m., and an ambulance transported the baby to a hospital. Authorities later confirmed the infant was airlifted by helicopter to Can Misses Hospital in Ibiza for treatment, but she did not survive. The father sustained minor injuries, including contusions, and received care at the local hospital. The mother was not present at the scene when the rockfall happened. Attribution: Local health and emergency services.
The family had chosen a shaded spot sheltered by a clay-rich ledge along the shoreline, a formation common to this portion of the coast. At one point, a portion of this material collapsed in chunks, sending debris down in blocks from a height of about two meters and landing partly on the father and the infant. The scene was described as consisting of several decimeter-sized to larger blocks that tumbled down onto the beach below, creating a hazardous zone for visitors.
The local authorities quickly secured the area, cordoning off roughly fifty square meters to prevent further risk. Firefighters, local police, and the Guardia Civil coordinated the emergency response. Two ambulances, including a mobile ICU unit and a rapid response vehicle, were dispatched along with lifeguard personnel to assist on-site and transport those injured. The investigation into the incident is ongoing as authorities assess the stability of nearby cliffs and review safety measures for beachgoers in areas with clay-rich formations. Attribution: Local police and emergency services.