US EditionStrong waves in Spain’s Canary Islands kill 3, injure 17
Strong waves up to 13 feet caused three deaths and 17 injuries in five incidents, prompting coastal warnings across the Canary Islands, officials said.
- On the weekend, powerful waves struck Spain's Canary Islands, killing three and injuring 17 across multiple coastal sites, emergency officials said.
- Emergency services said waves reached heights of 8 to 13 feet , and authorities urged residents and tourists to avoid piers and seawalls amid dangerous conditions.
- In Tenerife, a man drowned Saturday afternoon after being pulled from the water in Granadilla, and a woman died after being pulled from the water at the port of Puerto de la Cruz.
- Earlier at Roque de las Bodegas Beach, a wave injured six and airlifted one woman, while nine others were hurt, including three seriously, and rescuers pulled others from the water.
- Most incidents occurred on Tenerife, where large waves swept people into the water amid coastal flooding and rough seas, while on Sunday three people were rescued off La Palma, with two women hospitalized.
17 Articles
17 Articles
High waves have killed several people on the coast of Tenerife. How do the monster waves rise, where do they exist – and how can you protect yourself? An expert gives answers.
This is said to be the terrifying moment a giant wave crashed into passersby - killing one and injuring nine others as a tidal wave hit Tenerife. The giant wave crashed into a pier on Saturday in the popular northern resort town of Puerto de la Cruz, as strong winds and dangerous weather battered the Spanish island. Six French holidaymakers were also injured in a separate incident after suffering the same fate at Roque de las Bodegas on Tenerife…
leprogres.fr
Strong waves swept away several swimmers and tourists who defied the authorities' instructions this weekend on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. French nationals were among the injured.
Strong waves in Spain’s Canary Islands kill 3, injure 17
Powerful waves struck Spain’s Canary Islands over the weekend, killing three people and injuring 17 others in multiple coastal incidents, according to emergency officials. The accidents occurred between Saturday and Sunday as heavy surf battered the archipelago, leading local authorities to issue coastal warnings and urging residents to stay away from piers and seawalls. In five separate incidents, officials said two men and one woman were kille…
Huge waves claimed three deaths and numerous injuries on the coasts of Tenerife. Among the latter are also three Germans. A waiter and fisherman, however, became a hero.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
