In the early hours of a hot Marbella night, a British tourist who had gone outside feeling ill slipped and fell into the water at Puerto Banus marina.. Two security staff from the nearby News Cafe nightclub,stationed on the yacht Satisfaction, rushed to his aid and pulled him to safety , according to footage posted by a Marbella‑based social media group.

Puerto Banus Marina: A High‑Traffic Tourist Hub

Puerto Banus is one of Spain’s most visited marinas, known for its luxury yachts and vibrant nightlife. The incident occurred near the News Cafe nightclub, a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. According to the source, the rescuers were crouched at the stern of the yacht Satisfaction, which was docked near the club when the tourist fell. The video shows the man struggling on the water’s edge, shouting that he was “f****** strong” as the guards urged him to flip onto his front.

Security Staff’s Swift Intervention Saves Life

The source reports that the guards, who work at the nightclub, immediately responded to the splash and noise. one guard warned the other that the tourist was a “big lad” and that they would have to struggle to pull him up. The guards managed to haul the tourist onto the deck of the yacht, where he lay motionless until an ambulance arrived. one guard later reflected, “He’s almost died there,” highlighting the naarrow margin between life and death .

Public Reaction and On‑Scene Commentary

Onlookers captured on the video expressed mixed reactions. One observer remarked, “You boys are terrible,” while another noted, “They make it f****** difficult to get out of here.” A later comment from an onlooker said, “An hour later and he’d have been dead,” underscoring the urgency of the rescue. the guards’ actions were praised online, with one responder writing, “Many thanks. Something I will never forget.”

Who Was the Tourist and What Happened Next?

While the source confirms the tourist was British and that he fell after feeling ill, it does not disclose his name or the exact cause of his illness. The video shows him initially lying on his back, then turning to his stomach after the guards’ instructions. No medical details are provided, and it is unclear whether the tourist received further treatment after the ambulance arrived.

Open Questions About the Incident

According to the source, several details remain unverified: the tourist’s identity and medical condition, the exact timing of the rescue, and whether any formal investigation into the nightclub’s safety protocols will follow.. The guards’ statement that the tourist was “almost died” suggests a critical window, but the source does not specify how long he was in the water before being pulled out.