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Tragedy struck in Benidorm as a 29-year-old British man died after a sudden collapse at a popular bar. The incident occurred while he was enjoying drinks with his father and friends, marking a somber event for tourists and locals alike. The father-of-one, identified as being from Halifax, was at the Funky Flamingo bar just last month when he reportedly collapsed and struck his head on a bar stool.
Emergency Response and Bar Staff Efforts
Gaston Luciano, the bar manager at Funky Flamingo, described the immediate response to the unfortunate incident as emergency services quickly arrived at the scene.
Luciano recounted, “I was doing CPR with the assistance of another customer. He showed signs of response for about 60 seconds, but then his condition deteriorated rapidly. We persisted with CPR attempts for approximately 15 minutes until the ambulance services got here. They then took over and continued resuscitation efforts for another 45 minutes. Medical professionals administered an adrenaline injection and connected him to a life support machine. They did everything within their capability. It was incredibly sad. His friends were initially in shock, then the gravity of the situation became apparent, and they were understandably very emotional.”
Details of the Collapse
According to Mr. Luciano, the British national abruptly fell backward off his bar stool and hit his head on the floor, causing a laceration that bled. This occurred on March 22nd. He further mentioned that the deceased and his fiancée had wedding plans for May, lamenting his youth and the situation’s profound sadness.
Prior Health Issues
Adding further context, the bar manager stated, “The father mentioned that his son had experienced a heart attack in England five years prior, at the young age of 24.”
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Benidorm Environment and Safety
Mr. Luciano, originally from Argentina and a Benidorm resident since age 16, indicated that this was not an isolated event in his experience. “When visitors come to Benidorm, they often let go of their usual caution, consuming considerable amounts of alcohol, and sometimes other substances, leading to risky situations. It’s important for people to be mindful and exercise moderation,” he advised.
Authorities have indicated there is no indication that the 29-year-old man’s death was related to drug consumption.
Police Statement on the Benidorm Incident
The National Police provided a statement to Spanish media outlet Spanish Eye, confirming: “We can verify that a man suffered a medical issue and subsequently died at the location. He received medical attention first from individuals present at the establishment and subsequently from the ambulance personnel who were dispatched. The definitive medical cause of death is currently undetermined.”
Eyewitness Accounts
Additional accounts from witnesses at the scene have emerged. Tracey Pilling, a tourist who was walking past the bar when the incident unfolded, informed news sources, “There were many people gathered outside. We were just passing by, but noticed multiple police vehicles and two ambulances… it was very upsetting to see.”
“We moved on as we felt it was inappropriate to stop and watch, but we heard his friends were all outside.” Ms. Pilling mentioned she looked for updates online the next day, stating, “We were deeply saddened by the news and had hoped for a more positive outcome.”
Another witness, responding to Ms. Pilling’s online post in a Benidorm forum, shared, “It was such a terribly shocking and tragic thing to witness, I have never experienced anything like it! I can’t stop thinking about him and his fiancée. I believe his friends and family mentioned he had a young son. May he rest in peace.”