Overview
- The woman was struck by a sudden wave around 14:30 on December 18 at A Concheira beach while taking photos on coastal rocks.
- Emergency services mobilized Salvamento Marítimo, the Galician coast guard, local police, GES Val Miñor units and the Guardia Civil, and a judicial removal was carried out by Vigo’s Court No. 3.
- A neighbor’s video showing the moment the wave swept the victim from the rocks has circulated in local media, helping reconstruct the sequence of events.
- The Concello de Baiona declared a day of mourning, lowered flags to half-staff and observed a minute of silence following the death.
- The Guardia Civil is investigating the circumstances as authorities reiterate coastal safety advisories with orange alerts maintained for high winds and heavy seas.