The Guardia Civil report that a tourist was arrested after being rescued from the sea in Magaluf by an officer.
On the night of May 19, the tourist went into the sea and swam to the Sa Porrassa island. He had been drinking heavily and had taken drugs, facts that were relayed to the Guardia Civil in an emergency call.
Officers went to the beach, where a Calvia Police patrol had verified that he was on the island and was calling for help. The tourist then went into the sea again and started to swim back towards the shore. But it was apparent that he was in difficulty.
One of the officers swam out to rescue him, taking a lifebuoy from a nearby hotel. He was guided by the cries for help and a flashlight that was being shone on the man. He reached the tourist, who had panicked and was showing signs of hypothermia.
The officer managed to get him to the beach, where he was placed on a sunlounger while waiting for an ambulance. His behaviour was erratic, alternating between periods of euphoria and crying. At times he had a blank stare.
He subsequently became very aggressive and began shouting at the officers and various bystanders. The police had to restrain and arrest him.
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I am surprised a boat was not available to go over and collect the drunk. Either way , and irrespective of any fine imposed, a cost for emergency services call out should be established and the amount paid before he is allowed to leave . If payment proves impossible to collect then life ban from Spain.
What a stupid comment. Still a human being, who needed help. Shame on you.
Should have let the ungrateful Idiot drown. The officer is a hero and put his own life at risk for a moron.