Tragic Death of British Expat in Benidorm Hospital
A 54-year-old British man has been found dead in a Benidorm hospital following a harrowing accident. The expat, identified by local sources as Pete Jackson, is believed to have suffocated after becoming trapped in a confined space between a patio wall and a metal platform that was filled with electrical cables.
Details of the Incident
Police investigations suggest that Mr. Jackson may have entered the gap while trying to recover personal belongings, ending up upside down with no means of escape. His body was discovered on the sixth floor of the IMED Levante Hospital in Benidorm, where he had been a patient. Initially, authorities considered the possibility of electrocution due to the proximity to cables, but an autopsy confirmed the cause of death as suffocation.
Timeline of Events
Mr. Jackson discharged himself from the hospital on February 7 while still on medication, and reports of sightings indicated he had left the premises. However, his wife, Shirley Ebbs, raised the alarm after finishing work and finding him missing from his room. A search of the hospital initially yielded no clues, but his body was later found within the hospital installations on February 11.
In a Facebook post, Shirley Ebbs shared the tragic news, stating, 'It is with a heavy heart that I share an update on Pete Jackson. Pete has been located, but unfortunately, he has been found deceased.' A friend added that Shirley expressed gratitude for the support during the search and requested privacy for the family.
Background and Community Response
Pete Jackson had lived and worked in Benidorm for nearly three years. A missing poster circulated online before his discovery described him as 'quite frail and disorientated' and noted that his disappearance was out of character, as he maintained regular contact with his family. The local Costa Blanca newspaper, Informacion, reported on the incident, highlighting the confusion over his whereabouts despite earlier reports of him leaving the hospital.
The community has been urged to keep the family in their thoughts during this difficult time, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
