Spring break visitor falls to their death from Destin condo balcony

Niceville.comApril 7, 20231 Min Read

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Crime scene pickup truck on the scene of a fatal fall from a balcony in Destin.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal balcony fall Tuesday morning at a Destin condominium. (Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office)

DESTIN, Fla. – A person has reportedly fallen to their death from a balcony at a Destin condominium.

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The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said it is investigating the apparent fall, which reportedly happened early Tuesday morning.

According to the OCSO, an individual staying at a neighboring condo noticed a body on the ground near an entryway outside a building at 500 Gulf Shore Drive and called 9-1-1 around 4:08 a.m. for a welfare check.

The individual was deceased when the first responders arrived, the OCSO said.

OCSO investigators are working to verify additional information about what the agency describes as a “tragic spring break death.” The agency said it believes alcohol to be a factor.