Teenager who plunged from third floor of Ibiza Rocks named as Scots ice hockey star
A Scottish teenager who died after plunging from the third floor at Ibiza Rocks Hotel has been named as an ice hockey player from Dundee.
Gary Kelly, 19, died instantly in the fall at the same four-star hotel where Evan Thompson, from Aberdeen, lost his life just a fortnight ago.
Two ambulances were sent to the scene but paramedics say there was nothing they could do to save him.
The tragedy occurred in the early hours of Monday morning and the Civil Guard confirmed that he was a British national.
Gary's family have been left heartbroken following the news and tributes have been paid on social media.
Kharis Kelly wrote: Our hearts are shattered beyond words.
"Our handsome boy has gone to the other side, Absolutely no words.
"We are asking everyone to respect our privacy as a family while we try to navigate through this tragic news
"You'll forever be our boy Gary, Sleep tight."
Gary, who played ice hockey for both Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx last season, has been remembered as a 'hugely talented and charismatic individual'.
A statement from Dundee Stars said: 'We are truly devastated to learn that Gary Kelly has tragically passed away.
'We send our thoughts and condolences to Gary's family, partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time.
'Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken to hear this tragic news.
'Gary was a hugely talented and charismatic individual who had a great future ahead of him.
'His loss will impact many in the ice hockey community and beyond. He will be sadly missed.
'We respect and support the family's request for privacy at this extremely difficult time.'
Officers confirmed in a statement that they were called to the scene at around 12.40am and a probe has been launched following the latest death at the hotel.
A spokesman for the Civil Guard added: 'The fall could be accidental based on the early information obtained from cameras but as part of the investigation possible witnesses will need to be located and interviewed. The results of the post-mortem will also be important to the investigation.'
In the days after Evan's death his loved ones raised questions about safety and blasted the hotel where he died over the way the situation was handled.
Evan's sister Teila said: "Ibiza is known for its partying and it just stuns me that they don't have higher safety precautions. Pray nobody else suffers. And, once it did happen, the hotel's response was just completely heartbreaking; almost as if it never happened. I pray no other family has to go through this."
Friends who were with Evan also claimed the hotel resumed normal operations just 90 minutes after his death.
On Monday, bosses at Ibiza Rocks said they were "deeply shocked and devastated" following the latest tragedy as they suspended all events at the hotel.
A spokesperson said: "Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations.
"The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority. Given the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved, we believe it is right to pause our advertised events programme at this time."
Dizzee Rascal was scheduled to play at the hotel on Wednesday, July 23, as part of the venue's '20th birthday celebrations', while Rudimental were set to play on July 30.
Locals living nearby have complained about noise from parties and guests getting drunk.
Ibiza news website Noudiari, reporting on the latest death, said: "This hotel has been the scene of multiple incidents and deaths in recent years, some of them related to balconing, and the consumption of narcotic substances.
"The situation has generated concern among neighbours, who have complained about this situation, as well as the noise and insecurity that the establishment generates in the neighbourhood.
'This latest incident adds to a worrying statistic that has led some people to refer to Ibiza Rocks as the 'Death Hotel'."
Last Monday a 25-year-old British tourist died in hospital from injuries he sustained in a fall from a supermarket car park in San Antonio the previous day.
He was rushed to an intensive care unit at a private island hospital following the incident but the Nuestra Senora del Rosario Polyclinic confirmed he had succumbed to his injuries.
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