Aberdeen Man Dies in Tragic Sixth-Floor Fall at Ibiza Rocks Hotel During Birthday Trip
Birthday Celebration Turns Fatal at Popular Ibiza Hotel
What was supposed to be a fun birthday getaway in Ibiza ended in heartbreak for 26-year-old Evan Thomson and his family. Evan, originally from Aberdeen and living in Hilton, travelled with friends to the party hotspot for a celebratory trip. On July 7, 2025, the trip took a devastating turn when Evan fell from a sixth-floor balcony at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel, one of the island's busiest resorts for young holidaymakers.
The incident happened in the early hours, while music thumped in the background and most guests partied inside and around the pool. Shock and panic quickly swept through the hotel as fellow guests and staff rushed to help. Paramedics and hotel employees responded rapidly, but despite their urgent efforts, Evan was pronounced dead at the scene.
Family Shattered and Questions About Safety
The news has ripped through Evan's close-knit circle back in Aberdeen. His grieving mother, Lel Kellighan, shared on social media that the family felt "absolutely broken" by the loss and asked for privacy as they try to process what happened. Friends described Evan as popular and outgoing, someone known for his sharp eye for fashion and his business trading designer or limited-edition items online.
The family is now seeking answers about the circumstances of the fall. They are in touch with UK officials and Spain’s Civil Guard, pushing for clarity on what exactly led to Evan's fatal plunge. Early details are scarce, with authorities combing CCTV footage and questioning witnesses to piece together the chain of events in those final moments.
Concerns go deeper, though. This tragedy has fueled ongoing debates over the risks at Spanish hotels popular with British tourists, especially the dangers of high balconies at crowded party destinations. Previous incidents at Mediterranean resorts have drawn calls for stricter safety standards—things like higher barriers, better signage about balcony risks, or even staff patrolling during busy hours. Evan’s death now puts the Ibiza hotel death debate back in the spotlight, with families and travelers alike wondering if enough is being done to protect guests.
While arrangements are being made to bring Evan home and funeral details are yet to be announced, those who knew him continue to share memories online, and some are calling for greater oversight of hotel safety measures. It’s a grim reminder of how quickly fun can turn into tragedy, and how one family’s nightmare can inspire fresh scrutiny on holiday safety across Europe.