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Drama at the homeless shelter in Palma: How dangerous are fences for people without a home?

Why some people approach shelters in risky ways

Crisis, intoxication, or confusion can lead vulnerable people to take dangerous routes to shelters in Mallorca.

Published: April 29, 2026
Drama at the homeless shelter in Palma: How dangerous are fences for people without a home?

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Why do vulnerable people sometimes try to enter shelters in risky ways?

People may act impulsively when they are in crisis, disoriented, intoxicated, or exhausted, and they may not judge danger well. In Mallorca, outreach and low-threshold help can reduce the chance that someone tries to climb a fence or approach a facility in a dangerous state.

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