A BRIT holidaymaker drowned off the coast of mainland Spain after jumping into the sea from a tourist ferry to swim to a beach bar, it is reported.
The 45-year-old reportedly threw himself from the window during the five-mile trip from Cambrils, a popular resort on the Costa Dorada in Catalonia, to Salou.
He was travelling with his parents and brother, aged 42, who also jumped into the water and survived.
The 45-year-old is the 14th victim to drown on the coast of Tarragona so far this summer.
Local media reported a commotion in the port of Cambrils shortly before the last ferry boarded at 5.30pm on Friday.
While on board the two brothers, who appeared intoxicated, reportedly asked to drink alcohol, local media outlet Diari reports.
But after being consulted by a sailor, the ferry captain refused them drinks.
They were just minutes away from docking in the port of Salou when the brothers plunged into the water.
Shocked ferry passengers immediately alerted crew and maritime rescue teams were deployed to locate the two tourists.
One of the brothers reached the shore, but the other was stuck out at sea.
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The man’s body was identified later that evening at 9.52pm.
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