Probe Initiated: Fatal Falls of Two Travelers Occur Separately at Same Hotel within a Three-Week Span
In the heart of the Balearic Islands, the popular Ibiza Rocks hotel has been shrouded in tragedy after two separate incidents involving British tourists. The most recent fatality occurred on July 21, 2025, when 19-year-old Gary Kelly, a professional ice hockey player for the Scottish team Dundee Stars, fell from a third-floor balcony and succumbed to his injuries. This followed the death of 26-year-old Evan Thompson from Aberdeen, Scotland, who died on July 7 after falling from a balcony while celebrating a belated birthday [1][2].
The police investigation into these accidents is ongoing, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage and witness statements to determine the circumstances surrounding the falls. At present, the deaths appear to be accidental, according to Spain's civil guard [1].
The recent tragedies have sparked concerns about safety standards at Ibiza Rocks, with local authorities and the community calling for urgent improvements. The hotel, known for its pool parties and on-site music venue, has hosted celebrities such as Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, and Calvin Harris, has suspended all scheduled events out of respect for the grieving families and friends and to ensure a thorough investigation can take place [1][2].
In response to these incidents, the hotel has expressed deep shock and devastation, emphasizing their commitment to guest safety and cooperation with the authorities [1][2]. The hotel management has also taken the unprecedented step of cancelling all forthcoming events, including performances by high-profile artists like Dizzee Rascal and Rudimental [2].
The Dundee Stars described Gary Kelly as a 'hugely talented and charismatic individual who had a great future ahead of him' [1]. Evan Thompson's mother, Lel Kellighan, paid tribute to her son on social media, revealing he was on vacation with friends when he died in Ibiza [1].
As the investigation continues, Ibiza Rocks hotel remains under scrutiny, with safety measures under intense review. The hotel's scheduled events are halted, and future measures are under consideration, pending the outcome of the investigation [1].
Sources: [1] UNILAD (2025, July 26). Two British Tourists Die in Separate Incidents at Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Retrieved from https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/two-british-tourists-die-separate-incidents-ibiza-rocks-hotel/ [2] Ibiza Rocks (2025, July 23). Statement Regarding Recent Incidents. Retrieved from https://www.ibizarocks.com/statement-regarding-recent-incidents/
- The community and local authorities are voicing concerns about safety standards at Ibiza Rocks hotel following the tragic deaths of two British tourists.
- The Ibiza Rocks hotel, known for its music events and celebrity appearances, has suspended all scheduled events as a gesture of respect for the families affected by the recent incidents.
- The Dundee Stars have mourned the loss of professional ice hockey player Gary Kelly, who died after falling from a balcony at the hotel, while Evan Thompson's mother paid tribute to him on social media.
- General news outlets and crime-and-justice publications are closely monitoring the ongoing police investigation into the falls that resulted in the deaths of the two tourists at Ibiza Rocks hotel.
