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At Least Two Dead as Powerful Waves Sweep Tourists Into the Sea on Tenerife’s North Coast

Authorities have issued coastal weather warnings as casualty figures await confirmation.

Overview

  • Emergency crews recovered a 79-year-old Dutch woman near Puerto de la Cruz, where she was pronounced dead.
  • A man swept from Charco del Viento was airlifted to Santa Cruz and later died from his injuries, according to rescuers.
  • About 15 people were reported injured in separate incidents along the coast, including a British tourist cited in local reports.
  • Local media said six people were dragged into the sea near Roque de las Bodegas in the Anaga area during the surge conditions.
  • Officials described the situation as developing, with some injury counts and victim identities still pending formal confirmation.