June 29th 2024.
A British woman tragically lost her life while visiting the beautiful Caves of Ajuy Village on the island of Fuerteventura. She was swept into the sea by a powerful wave, along with three other tourists who were luckily able to make it back to land. The 32-year-old holidaymaker was unable to escape the strong currents, despite the efforts of local fishermen and an off-duty firefighter to rescue her. Sadly, she was pronounced dead by emergency responders once they reached the shore.
The other three holidaymakers, aged 18 to 26, were treated at the scene by medics, but it is unclear whether they were taken to the hospital. All four were staying at the same hotel in Corralejo, a popular tourist spot on the island's northeast coast. The Caves of Ajuy are a popular attraction for tourists, drawing thousands of visitors every year to admire their natural beauty.
One person who helped bring the woman out of the water described the tragic scene, saying, "There was nothing we could do to save her. When we reached her, she was face-down in the water." A spokesperson for the regional emergency response coordination center confirmed the incident, stating that the alarm was received at 8:26 pm on Thursday. Emergency responders were immediately activated, and while three of the affected individuals were able to make it out of the water, the woman was rescued by officials from the Fuerteventura Council's Emergency Service and a private boat. Unfortunately, she could not be saved.
Last year, another incident occurred at the same location, where a 23-year-old woman almost drowned after ignoring signs warning of dangerous conditions due to a storm. She and a 25-year-old man were taking selfies when a massive wave swept them into the water. The man was able to swim back to shore, but the woman needed assistance from locals who threw lifebuoys until emergency responders arrived.
The Caves of Ajuy, declared a Natural Monument in 1987, are a significant part of Betancuria Rural Park and are renowned for their centuries-old formations, making them the oldest in the Canary Islands. The crashing waves against the rocks at the cave's entrance are a sight to behold, attracting many tourists each year. Sadly, in March, a 62-year-old British man also lost his life in a similar incident in San Esteban de Pravia, northern Spain, when he was knocked into the sea by a wave. These tragic events serve as a reminder of the importance of respecting warning signs and exercising caution near the ocean's powerful forces.
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