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Jet Ski Rider Found Alive After Three Days Adrift Off Gran Canaria

A maritime patrol plane spotted him about 18 kilometers southwest of Arguineguín after a two‑day search coordinated by the Guardia Civil.

Overview

  • Layonel Ramírez Collado, 27, was located on Wednesday at about 11:30 on his jet ski and was reported conscious with chest and side discomfort.
  • Sasemar 103, a Salvamento Marítimo aircraft, sighted him roughly 18 kilometers southwest of Arguineguín after he signaled to rescuers.
  • The rescue vessel Guardamar Urania recovered him around 13:38 and brought him to the port of Arguineguín, where Cruz Roja personnel provided care and transferred him to a hospital.
  • The sea‑and‑air search ran for more than 48 hours between Santa Lucía de Tirajana and San Bartolomé de Tirajana under Guardia Civil coordination with assistance from Salvamento Marítimo.
  • According to his family’s account, the incident began when his jet ski detached while being towed near Castillo del Romeral, prompting a late‑night alert to emergency services around 23:00 on Monday.