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Three Killed, 15 Injured as Powerful Waves Batter Tenerife

Officials say coastal alerts were in place for long-period waves generated by storms far offshore.

Overview

  • Ten people were swept from the pier in Puerto de la Cruz; a 79-year-old Dutch woman went into cardiac arrest and died, and nine others were hospitalized.
  • Two additional deaths were reported after separate incidents at El Cabezo and La Guancha, where a 43-year-old local man was recovered after reportedly fishing.
  • Six French tourists were injured at Playa del Roque de las Bodegas after ignoring a warning buoy, according to local police.
  • Rescues and recoveries involved the Canary Islands emergency service, police, firefighters and bystanders, with SUC helicopters assisting hospital transfers.
  • Authorities say warnings for dangerous coastal conditions remain in force and urge people to stay off breakwaters and seafronts during the swell.