Overview
- Spanish authorities said the death toll rose to four after a woman revived at the scene died in hospital, with one person still missing.
- The group was swept from the natural pool at Los Gigantes on Sunday afternoon when a powerful wave breached the pool’s low sea barrier.
- A multi-agency operation using helicopters, jet skis and medical teams from Maritime Rescue, GES, SUC, firefighters, lifeguards and the Civil Guard recovered victims and rescued survivors.
- Forecasts had placed the Canary Islands under a rough-seas alert, and local officials and residents reported cordons and warning signs at the pool were ignored, with some outlets saying it had been closed since Dec. 3.
- Safety advocates renewed calls for clearer multilingual warnings and temporary barriers for tourists, and authorities have not released the victims’ identities or nationalities.