A tragic incident unfolded as a 12-year-old child lost their life while facing difficulties in the sea off the shores of a Spanish island.
The emergency response was activated on Tuesday, July 21, around 1:36 pm following distress reports of two individuals in trouble at La Laja Beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Multiple emergency units, including medical ambulances, a rescue helicopter, and ground support from agencies like the Spanish Red Cross, Maritime Rescue, Civil Guard, and police, swiftly mobilized to the scene.
Upon arrival, Red Cross beach rescue personnel successfully rescued an 11-year-old child from the sea. The minor was then transferred to the University Maternal and Child Hospital of the Canary Islands for treatment. The nature of the injuries sustained remains undisclosed, and there have been no updates on the child’s condition as of now.
A thorough search operation, involving land, sea, and air resources, was launched to locate the second missing minor. Tragically, the body was eventually found in the water and transported to the San Cristóbal dock by a Civil Guard vessel.
Authorities from the National Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
La Laja beach, situated in the capital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is one of four beaches in the area. It lies between the southern part of the capital city and Telde, the second most populous town on the island. The beach primarily attracts local residents rather than tourists.
In a separate tragic incident, a mother and her daughter lost their lives on West Mersea beach in Essex. Essex Police confirmed the deaths of Shelina Rahman, 41, and her daughter Samiha, 15, who encountered difficulties in the water on Mersea Island on July 22. Shelina and Samiha’s attempt to rescue Samiha’s seven-year-old cousin proved fatal as they were swept away by the high tide. Despite the brave efforts of teenagers at the scene, the mother and daughter succumbed to the water. The young boy is currently hospitalized in critical condition.
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