A TOURIST has died after plunging 40ft off a balcony in a Brit holiday hotspot.
The German man, 24, was killed in the early hours of Tuesday in Majorca in the first fatality of the summer season.
The man fell 40ft from his balcony at the Timor hotel in Playa de Palmabooking.com
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Emergency services rushed to the scene at the Timor hotel in Playa de Palma but he was found lying motionless, local media reports.
He was unable to be resuscitated and pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim had reportedly arrived on the island just hours earlier to spend a few days at the resort not far from Magaluf.
According to German outlet Bild, the tourist returned from partying to discover he had locked himself out at around 3am.
The young man was attempting to scale the building to reach his room when he fell to his death, the outlet said.
A full investigation is now underway.
Last month, a Brit tourist was left fighting for his life after he fell from the third-floor of an apartment block in the infamous party resort of Magaluf.
The man, aged 25, was rushed to hospital with “very serious” injuries to his face and head.
It comes as the UK government repeated its warning against dangerous or disorderly behaviour close to balconies.
A recent statement read: “There have been a number of serious accidents, some fatal, involving British nationals falling from height, including from balconies.
“Do not take unnecessary risks around balconies or other high places, particularly if you’re under the influence of drink or drugs.
“If you are staying in a room with a balcony, follow the safety advice at the hotel or apartment, and watch out for friends who may be at risk.
“In some regions you may be fined or evicted from your hotel if you are found to be behaving irresponsibly around balconies.”
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