Shock and sadness accompany death only 19-year-old Scottish hockey player Gary Kelly, who tragically died on Monday, July 21, in the early morning hours after a fall from a balcony of a four-star hotel at Ibiza. The death of a young athlete was supposed to occur only a few days after another Scottish tourist died in the same hotel, 26-year-old Evan Thomson of Aberdeen, reports the daily.
The accident occurred shortly after midnight. Two ambulances were immediately sent to the place, but the healthcare professionals could no longer help the young man. The police confirmed that the fall was from the top of the third floor to the outside of the hotel complex.
According to preliminary findings from security cameras could have been a fall unhappy by chance, But the investigation continues – including the questioning of witnesses and autopsy results. The British Foreign Ministry has confirmed that it provides support for the family of the deceased citizen and is in contact with the Spanish authorities.
Gary Kelly was a hopeful hockey player who last season He joined Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx teams. Both clubs expressed a deep grief over the loss of young talent.
“With deep grief, we received a report on the tragic death of Gary Kelly. On behalf of the whole club – players, implementation team, management and fans – we express our condolences to his family, partner and loved ones. Gary was an exceptional talent and a charismatic young man with a huge potential. His loss will hit not only the hockey community, but also many other people, ” The Dundee Stars club was introduced to.
The Aberdeen Lynx team described it as one of the “brightest young stars” of the club: “He wasn’t just a great hockey player – he was a man full of passion and life energy. He left everything he had on the ice, and out of the ice gave joy and kindness. He left a trail in our club IV to the heart of anyone who knew him. His departure leaves an empty space that cannot be replaced, ”he added.
