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Tenerife Natural Pool Tragedy Pushes Death Toll to Four as Search Continues

Officials say powerful waves struck a closed natural pool during a rough‑sea pre‑alert.

Overview

  • Emergency services confirmed a hospitalized woman died, lifting fatalities to four.
  • Romania and Slovakia said two of their citizens each are among the dead.
  • The incident occurred at the Isla Cangrejo natural pool near Los Gigantes, an area closed to the public due to hazardous surf.
  • Authorities are searching for a person reported missing, and at least one other injured person remains hospitalized.
  • The Canary Islands government had warned of 2 to 3.5 meter waves over the weekend, and the local mayor declared three days of mourning.