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Brit disappears on Mallorca golf course before being found dead
Mystery surrounds the death of the 61-year-old golfer who vanished while playing a round with friends at the top Spanish course
Police in Mallorca are baffled after a 61-year-old British man was found dead on the Son Muntaner Golf Course, one of the top courses on the island. He had reportedly suffered a fatal injury and while police originally believed he may have been hit by a stray ball, they haven’t ruled out foul play at this stage.
There is also a chance that the unnamed holidaymaker, who was found in a “serious condition” at around 8pm on Friday September 27, may have had a heart attack and hit his head when he fell.
According to friends who were on holiday with the victim, he wandered off on his own in search of his ball and disappeared. They spent some time looking for him before finally finding the man gravely injured.
Paramedics rushed to the course and tried to resuscitate the man, but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The local National Police Homicide Unit is investigating the incident, and a post-mortem is scheduled for this weekend to determine the exact cause of death. No official comment has been made by the police or the golf course.
The Son Muntaner golf course is described online as a unique and unforgettable experience for golfers and enthusiasts. It is situated between the 'Na Burguesa' mountain range and the bay of Palma, and is the only course in the Balearic Islands that is part of the prestigious European Tour Destinations association.
This incident is the latest in a series of freak accidents involving British tourists abroad. Earlier this month, a 56-year-old man was left fighting for his life after attempting to jump into a swimming pool from a balcony in Cyprus. Another Brit was rushed to hospital after plunging 15 feet off his hotel balcony in Mallorca.
Image: Arabella Golf Mallorca
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