The alert was received by the Emergency and Security Coordinating Center (CECOES) 112 Canarias, triggering a coordinated response protocol led by the Guardia Civil. Rescue specialists from the Canary Islands have been mobilized to find any clues that could lead to the whereabouts of the affected individual.

On Saturday morning, search efforts intensified with the incorporation of elite units. The Specialist Group for Underwater Activities (GEAS) of the Guardia Civil is leading underwater operations, meticulously analyzing the seabed near Playa de la Cueva, an area known for its currents.

The underwater search presents significant challenges due to the seabed topography and Atlantic currents. Divers are conducting concentric dives from the last point of visual or reference contact with the missing diver. Additionally, two helicopters, one from the Emergency and Health Group (GES) of the Government of Canarias and another from Salvamento Marítimo (Helimer), are conducting aerial sweeps over the coastline, covering cliffs and hard-to-reach areas.

While aquatic and aerial resources comb the ocean, police and Civil Protection personnel are conducting land searches along the coastal strip of San Sebastián. Playa de la Cueva serves as the central hub for information from various command posts. So far, no positive developments have been reported, and the operation will continue as long as weather conditions permit.

The coastal orography of La Gomera and strong Atlantic currents are the main obstacles in the search, as they can displace a person kilometers away in just a few hours. The nature of the diving practice also influences the search protocols.