Overview

• A British woman gave birth prematurely at Hotel Puente Real in Torremolinos during the Iberian Peninsula blackout on April 29, 2025.
• Receptionist Arturo Bermúdez revived the pulseless newborn using CPR techniques guided by 061 emergency dispatch over the phone.
• The 30-week preemie, initially in critical condition, is now reported to be evolving favorably at Hospital Materno Infantil in Málaga.
• Both mother and baby were transported to the hospital by emergency services with assistance from the Policía Nacional.
• The incident underscores the critical role of bystander intervention and emergency coordination during large-scale power outages.