A tragic incident occurred at a Costa del Sol holiday resort where a man lost his life after being thrown from a boat and left behind. The event transpired near midday in Puerto Banus, located southwest of Marbella. Although reports suggested the boat had drug-related connections with four powerful engines, the Civil Guard has not provided any official statements on the matter. Witnesses recounted how the individuals on the boat abandoned the victim close to a fuel station before speeding away, leaving the man deceased upon the arrival of emergency services.
Contrary to initial reports, another account indicated that the unidentified man, believed to be approximately 30 years old, was tossed into the sea near the fuel station, then rescued and pronounced dead. Police sources mentioned no visible signs of physical assault on the victim. Video footage shared online depicted numerous National Police and Civil Guard vehicles at the scene, alongside parked yachts, with an ambulance also present.
The deceased’s body was transferred to Malaga’s Institute of Forensic Medicine for a post-mortem examination. Speculations within the police investigation have not dismissed the possibility of the victim being involved in a drug-related conflict. Recent shootings in Puerto Banus and its vicinity have led to heightened police activities during peak tourist seasons, including crackdowns on upscale clubs.
In past incidents, notable figures like Swedish rapper Hamza Karimi, known as Hamko, fell victim to daylight shootings in Puerto Banus. Tragically, Karimi succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds after being rushed to Costa del Sol Hospital. A 38-year-old suspect was swiftly apprehended near the crime scene and subsequently detained pending further legal proceedings.
Furthermore, high-profile events involving personalities such as Manchester City footballer Erling Haaland and violent episodes at locations like the British-managed establishment La Sala have drawn attention to security concerns in the area. These incidents have prompted public figures like Kerry Katona to reconsider relocating to the Costa del Sol due to safety apprehensions.
