Ray attack on Mallorca: vacationer injured on the popular beach!

Ray attack on Mallorca: vacationer injured on the popular beach!

Magaluf, Spanien - An exciting summer that started in Magaluf in Mallorca was abruptly interrupted for a youthful bathing guest by an incident with a ray. According to information from

Lately there have been several beaches by Teufelsrahn, which are considered alarming from a scientific point of view. In May, five of the majestic animals stranded alone in the Balearic Islands, while a total of about 20 were spotted in other mysterious waters of the Spanish Mediterranean. The reason for this increase in ray population remains in the unclear what both scientists and environmentalists care. The Marine Protection Foundation has therefore turned to the bathers and warned: does not affect the rays threatened by extinction near the shore and, in case of doubt, choose the emergency number 112 to protect the animals and to better understand the situation.

The find of a strongly weakened Teufelsrochen (Mobula Mobular) in front of Illetes is particularly worrying, informs the Mallorcazeitung . This animal was discovered by bathers and died despite a rescue operation on June 7, after it had to be sedated and put to sleep. An autopsy of the carcass is planned and the results could be a long time or even months. The investigations aim to determine the cause of death and to find possible connection to the repeated beaches.

In order to better understand the circumstances of the marine dwellers, experts are particularly called to analyze the increased sightings of devil rays. What is still open to what exactly is behind these beaches, because the exact population numbers of the animals are still unknown - underlines the urgency to clarify the topic.

tourism and environmental protection in balance?

Tourism plays an important role in Mallorca, but it not only brings advantages. A look at the use of natural resources shows that tourism contributes to the economic strengthening on site and has negative effects. As Plant-Values ​​, a partnership-based cooperation between the tourism industry, governments and the local community is crucial in order to achieve positive changes for communities and ecosystems. Nevertheless, the downside of the medal must also be considered. The high water consumption in tourist regions and the often poor disposal systems lead to the stress of ecosystems and have not only been a known problem since yesterday.

How the current incidents with the rays will affect tourism remains to be seen. What is certain is that awareness of the need for protection of these sea creatures increases and holiday resorts such as Mallorca are responsible for creating and maintaining a balance between tourism and environmental protection. The local community plays a central role in preserving both natural resources as well as the culture and traditions of the region for future generations.