Overview
- Firefighters rescued a woman of about 35 from the Manzanares River after a fall of more than 10 meters near 44 Avenida del Manzanares.
- Crews used a ladder platform called an autoescala, an articulated ladder, an engine truck, and a water rescue vehicle to reach and lift her.
- SAMUR-Protección Civil stabilized her on a rigid stretcher to protect her spine and took her to a hospital in serious condition.
- Officials said she landed on her feet, which firefighters linked to a major spinal injury.
- National Police have opened an inquiry into the cause, and ABC reports a homeless companion and alcohol at the scene that authorities have not confirmed.