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British Man Dies After Fuerteventura Beach Rescue
30 May
Summary
- A British tourist died after a sea rescue on Fuerteventura.
- Emergency services responded to two people in distress.
- The remote beach has no lifeguards and disappears at high tide.
A British tourist has died after being rescued from the sea at Playa del Águila, Fuerteventura, on Thursday evening. Emergency services responded to reports of two people in distress off the popular beach, which is known for its seclusion and lack of lifeguards. One individual exited the water unassisted, but the second person was found in cardiac arrest by rescuers during a helicopter search.
Despite immediate CPR and continued resuscitation efforts by paramedics and medical crews upon landing, the man's death was confirmed at the scene. The incident occurred at a wild beach on the island's northwest coast, accessible only by a steep staircase. At high tide, the beach completely submerges, and it is unpatrolled.
Fuerteventura, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, welcomes millions of tourists annually and is the second-largest of Spain's Canary Islands. The Guardia Civil is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
