Taylor Coulter, 18 years old and a promising footballer, recounts how a stranger injected her with GHB and antidepressants in the bathroom of the Bananas nightclub. She is on antiviral medication and suffers from aftereffects.
An 18-year-old Scottish tourist, Taylor Coulter, has reported that she was drugged via intravenous injection at a nightclub in Magaluf, in the municipality of Calvià. The young woman, who was on holiday for the first time in her life, claims that a man jabbed her arm in the club's bathroom and that within seconds she lost control of her body.
The victim's account
According to Coulter's testimony, the events occurred at the Bananas nightclub, one of the most well-known venues in the area. The young woman recounts that she went to the bathroom and a man approached and bumped into her arm. At that moment, she felt a small prick. “He apologised a lot, but I felt as if a liquid was coursing through my body. It took over me,” she told the BBC.
The young woman had the presence of mind to immediately alert her friends. In just 20 seconds, she began to lose sensation in her legs and arms. She was taken to the hospital, where she remained for nearly four hours and underwent blood tests.
Detected drugs and treatment
The tests confirmed that she had been injected with an antidepressant and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a drug known for its use in chemical submission and commonly associated with sexual assaults. Since then, Coulter has been undergoing treatment with antiviral medications to protect herself against HIV and hepatitis, although these drugs cause her side effects.
The victim, who is a promising footballer, claims that the antivirals make it difficult for her to walk long distances or train. Additionally, she suffers from nightmares and recurring memories that disrupt her sleep. “I was afraid to go to bed because I would wake up in terror,” she confessed.
A recurring problem in Magaluf
This case brings attention back to chemical submission, a practice that has become a common problem in binge drinking tourist destinations. Magaluf, which has been trying for years to shake off that label, is once again embroiled in this new scandal. Incidents of this type can occur through drinks, needles, and even electronic cigarettes.
Local authorities have not confirmed whether there is an ongoing investigation, but the case has generated concern among local residents and tourism entrepreneurs in Calvià. The image of the municipality, which has conducted campaigns to promote responsible tourism, is once again in question.
The young Scottish woman hopes that her report will help and that security measures in leisure venues will be strengthened. In the meantime, she continues with her treatment and has the support of her family, who have called for an investigation into the events.
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