Overview
- An 83-year-old man lost consciousness while bathing at Llevant beach, was pulled from the water and died despite resuscitation attempts by lifeguards and medical teams.
- The Sistema de Emergencias Médicas dispatched three ambulances to the scene and on-site lifeguard crews had been present when responders attempted resuscitation.
- Officials have opened an investigation into the causes of the incident and say they are examining the circumstances that led to the man losing consciousness in the water.
- The Salou death brings the tally of sea drownings this bathing season to six and follows reports of additional fatalities in private pools since the season began.
- The Catalan government has launched the 'En el agua, hagamos equipo' campaign and Consellera Núria Parlon has urged citizens to stay vigilant and to call 112 when they spot a danger.