Overview
- Emergency services confirmed three fatalities across separate incidents on Saturday, including a 79-year-old Dutch woman at Puerto de la Cruz, a 43-year-old man at Charco del Viento, and an unidentified man found off El Cabezo.
- A large wave at Puerto de la Cruz pier around 3pm dragged about ten people into the water, leaving one dead and nine injured, with three in serious condition after impact and fall-related trauma.
- Six French tourists were injured earlier at Roque de las Bodegas after a strong wave swept them from the shoreline, with several taken to hospital for treatment.
- Rescues involved helicopters, coastguard units, local and national police, and bystanders who pulled people from the water and performed CPR, while the Civil Guard is investigating at least some incidents.
- Officials warned of dangerous swells and placed the islands on high or pre-alert for coastal hazards, advising people to avoid piers, breakwaters and wave photography as hospitals treat the injured and reports continue to be compiled.