Man rescued after falling into a ravine in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The victim was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries after being rescued by firefighters.

Generic image of emergency lights reflecting on asphalt at night.
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Generic image of emergency lights reflecting on asphalt at night.

A 51-year-old man sustained moderate injuries early this Saturday after falling into a ravine on Francisco Guerrero Cazorla street, located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident around midnight. Tenerife Firefighters carried out the rescue operation, extracting the individual from the ravine and handing him over to medical personnel at the scene.
The Canarian Emergency Service (SUC) provided initial care to the man, who suffered various injuries. After being stabilized, he was transported by a basic life support ambulance to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.
Officers from the National Police and the Local Police of Santa Cruz de Tenerife also assisted in the deployment, helping to secure the area and facilitate the evacuation process.