Man Collapses in Peguera; Tourist Stabilized After Resuscitation

A German tourist around 60 collapsed unconscious on the Boulevard de Peguera in the morning. Life-saving measures by lifeguards and police brought him to the hospital.

Sudden Collapse on the Boulevard: First Aid at the Scene

It was one of those clear mornings when shopkeepers fetch their coffee before 11 and retirees calmly inspect the shopfronts. Around 10:30 AM, a man, roughly 60 years old, collapsed on the Boulevard de Peguera without warning. Passersby heard a dull thud, and someone immediately called emergency 112.

Lifeguards first at the scene, then police and Guardia Civil

The next minutes felt like an eternity. Lifeguards from the nearby Palmira Beach were on site within moments—their mandatory patrols had just finished. A woman carrying a shopping bag later said she had seen the rescuers begin chest compressions while a young tourist spoke on the phone with the emergency dispatch operator.

Only minutes later, officers from the local police of Calvià and the Guardia Civil arrived. Civil protection volunteers helped briefly close parts of the promenade to allow the lifesavers to work undisturbed. Eyewitnesses say the man initially had no palpable pulse — the rescuers therefore performed prolonged resuscitation measures.

Stabilization and transfer to Palma

The resuscitation proved effective: the responders eventually reported stabilization. The man was placed in an ambulance and transported to Palma — destination: Son Espases Hospital, the island's largest emergency clinic. Police said the tourist was staying alone in a hotel in Peguera. Any relatives? This was not confirmed on site.

A paramedic I spoke with on the sidelines dryly said: 'You only realize how valuable basic first aid training is.' And yes, especially in tourist areas, it pays off — whether lifeguards, restaurant staff, or guests helping one another, it can be decisive.

Not an isolated incident in recent days

Interesting (or concerning) is: A week ago there was a similar incident on the island in Port d'Andratx, where an 80-year-old German tourist suffered a heart attack and also had to be resuscitated. Whether there is a connection is unclear — more a reminder that such medical emergencies are not unusual when many older guests are around.

For Peguera itself, this means: the presence of lifeguards and well-trained first responders remains important. Anyone traveling here should at least know where the next defibrillators are and how to reach 112. A small, easy-to-remember tip: according to witnesses, a clear, loud 'Do you have a pulse?' often helps prevent panic and coordinates rescuers.

We wish the man a speedy recovery—and thank the people who helped this week without hesitation.