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Teenager Dies After Falling From Sixth-Floor Terrace in Almuñécar

Guardia Civil has opened a judicial protocol to investigate the unexplained death.

Overview

  • A young male fell from a sixth-floor terrace on Calle Helga Söhnel in Almuñécar and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • A passerby found the body on the street and alerted emergency services, prompting responses from Policía Local, firefighters and medical teams.
  • Local officials say the youth was with two to three friends on the terrace, but they have not confirmed why he fell and have not ruled out any cause.
  • The Guardia Civil has begun formal forensic and legal procedures, including scene processing and witness interviews, and an autopsy is expected to clarify cause of death.
  • Preliminary reports say the deceased was not a resident and had reportedly come to town for San Juan celebrations, but nationality and personal details remain unconfirmed pending official records.