A British holiday turned to unimaginable tragedy when a devoted dad fell to his death trying to retrieve his young son's football from a hotel roof in Salou, Spain.
The 43-year-old father, who has not been named, was on a family holiday when the accident occurred. Witnesses reported the man climbing to retrieve the ball after it became lodged on a lower section of the hotel's roof.
Tragically, he lost his footing and plunged several metres, sustaining catastrophic injuries. Despite the frantic efforts of emergency services who rushed to the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
The family, including his wife and two children, are said to be utterly devastated by the sudden and shocking loss. The Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the fall.
Local police have confirmed the death is being treated as a tragic accident. The UK Foreign Office has stated it is supporting the family and is in contact with local authorities.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a devastating reminder of how quickly a fun family moment can turn to tragedy.
