A British tourist died after jumping into the sea from a rugged cliff about 25 meters high on the highest point of the Malgrats Islands, off the coast of Santa Ponça in Mallorca. The incident occurred this afternoon while a partner watched and recorded the moment on video. Onlookers described how the victim struck the rocks below before the sea claimed him. Civil Guard and maritime rescue teams are currently leading a search operation to recover the body, while authorities also arranged psychological support for witnesses and family members in the aftermath.
Emergency services reported that the tragedy happened around a quarter to two in the afternoon at the top of the Malgrats coastline. The man, roughly 23 years old, was sightseeing with his partner and their young child aboard a boat that approached the location. Once ashore, he moved to the highest part of the cliff, estimated at 25 meters, and leapt toward the water as his companion filmed the moment. The jump did not go as planned, and he collided with the rocky seabed below. He was declared deceased at the scene, and his body sank beneath the surface shortly after.
The entire sequence was captured from the boat by the young woman, who witnessed the events unfold as the drama unfolded above the waterline. Local authorities cautioned that cliff jumping can be extraordinarily dangerous, emphasizing the need for visitors to respect safety barriers and heed warning signs.
In response to the incident, rescue units quickly mobilized a boat and a helicopter from the Marine Rescue Service. The Civil Guard’s Special Group for Underwater Activities (GEAS) joined the ongoing search for the missing man, coordinating with divers and search teams to cover a wide area around the rocky shoreline. Investigators are examining the sequence of events to understand whether any safety protocols were overlooked and to determine if further actions are required to prevent similar tragedies. Authorities also released resources to support the families affected by this loss and to assist anyone who witnessed the event in coping with the shock. (Source: Civil Guard and local emergency services)