Another drowning in the Canary Islands as a 44-year-old woman dies in Fuerteventura
A 44-year-old woman has died after being pulled from the sea at Playa del Valle beach in Betancuria, Fuerteventura, after falling from nearby rocks and showing signs of drowning, according to an official report from 1‑1‑2 Canarias.
Emergency services were alerted at 2:40pm after beachgoers pulled the unconscious woman from the water and began CPR. A GES helicopter deployed rescuers who continued life-saving attempts, but SUC medical staff confirmed that she remained in cardiac arrest, they couldn’t revive her, and later died at the scene.
Part of a wider pattern of coastal deaths
This tragedy comes amid a worrying trend of drownings across the Canary Islands linked to people ignoring official warnings about dangerous sea conditions. In recent months, several incidents have seen holidaymakers and swept into the Atlantic despite closures and warnings in three different languages.
In Tenerife, four tourists died and a fifth went missing after powerful waves struck a natural pool at Los Gigantes, where authorities had placed police tape and signage to deter access due to hazardous surf. Local officials reported that visitors crossed barriers and entered the water against warnings before being swept out to sea.
Officials have also recorded other incidents during periods of official coastal weather alerts, with waves dragging people from beaches and galleries, resulting in several fatalities and numerous injuries. Authorities and safety groups across the archipelago have emphasised that many of these deaths occur when people ignore advisory flags, signage and closures issued by emergency services.
Safety advice for visitors and residents
With changing conditions and powerful swells common around the islands’ coastlines, local authorities are continuing to urge both tourists and residents to take official warnings seriously. They recommend:
- always checking local sea conditions and weather alerts
- respecting red flags and safety notices
- swimming only in supervised areas
These precautions are vital to help prevent further tragedies along the Canary Islands’ popular but sometimes unpredictable shores.
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