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Tourists Survive Monster Wave on Canary Islands Rocks
3 Feb
Summary
- Tourists risked lives on Gran Canaria rocks ignoring safety barriers.
- A powerful wave swept over tourists filming on a rocky ledge.
- Spain forecasts intense flooding and storms for early February.
In Gran Canaria, a group of tourists narrowly avoided a tragic fate by a monstrous wave while standing on rocks near Faro de Sardina del Norte. Despite clear warning signs and protective fencing, the tourists ventured onto a rocky ledge more than 66 feet high, with phones in hand to capture the dramatic scene. A powerful wave surged over the ledge, drenching the individuals and causing panic as they rushed to higher ground.
An association for aquatic accident prevention condemned the reckless behavior, emphasizing the danger posed by ignoring safety barriers at hazardous coastal points. This incident occurred shortly after a Greek coastguard tragically lost his life to a giant wave. The Canary Islands and other parts of Spain are bracing for severe weather.
Meteorological forecasts predict intensified flood risks across several Spanish regions in early February due to incoming Atlantic storm systems. These storms are expected to bring sustained rainfall, strong winds, and significant coastal swells. An orange weather warning is active for parts of the Costa del Sol, with expectations of heavy rainfall and gale-force winds along the Andalucían coastline, raising concerns about coastal flooding.
