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Three Dead, at Least 15 Injured as Rough Seas Sweep People Into the Water Across Tenerife

Officials reinforce warnings to stay off exposed piers during seasonal swells.

Overview

  • Canary Islands emergency services confirmed three fatalities and at least 15 injuries in separate incidents around Tenerife on Saturday.
  • A sudden wave at Puerto de la Cruz pier dragged 10 people into the sea, and a woman died after suffering a cardiac arrest during the rescue.
  • A 43-year-old man airlifted from La Guancha was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital, and another man died at El Cabezo despite resuscitation attempts.
  • Several of the injured remain in serious condition with trauma from impacts against rocks and piers, according to hospital reports.
  • Authorities issued coastal hazard alerts and urged people to avoid breakwaters and photo spots, with regional president Fernando Clavijo reiterating the pre-alert status.