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Tourist dies after falling 150ft from 18th ground of lodge in fashionable vacation spot

According to reports, the woman’s husband told staff that she had done something “outrageous” – emergency services rushed to the scene and the woman was pronounced dead

The incident occurred at the Breathless Cancun Soul Resort

A woman has died after falling from a hotel in a popular tourist spot.

The American tourist fell from the 18th floor of the Breathless Cancun Soul Resort in Cancun on the night of Thursday, August 20.

According to reports, her husband tearfully told staff that his wife had done something “outrageous”. The couple are understood to have been guests at the hotel when the woman fell from the multi-storey building.

Cancun is a popular holiday spot in Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is known for its crystal-clear waters and night life.

Tourists are pictured on the beach before the arrival of Hurricane Beryl in the city of Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico on July 2, 2024. Hurricane Beryl was hurtling towards Jamaica on July 2, as a monster Category 5 storm, after killing at least five people and causing widespread destruction in a deadly sweep across the southeastern Caribbean. (Photo by Elizabeth RUIZ / AFP) (Photo by ELIZABETH RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

The incident took place in Cancun, Mexico(Image: ELIZABETH RUIZ, AFP via Getty Images)

Hotel security rushed to the scene and found that the woman had fallen around 150ft (over 45 metres).

Emergency services were called and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police are now investigating the tragic incident.

The Mail reported that her husband was arrested.

Aerial view of the Akumal Bay in Quintana Roo, Mexico

A British tourist drowned after being swept away by strong waves in Cancun(Image: Getty Images)

Just one month earlier, a British tourist drowned after being swept away by strong waves while in the same resort town.

The man, 60, who was swimming with his children at San Miguelito beach when he reportedly got into difficulty after entering the water despite a red flag warning.

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His two children were rescued, but he was pulled from the sea unconscious and pronounced dead at the scene.