The Canary Islands Government's Coordination Center for Emergencies and Security (CECOES) 112 received the alert at 17:50 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. After classifying the call, the alert was transferred to the relevant emergency services.
The Canary Emergency Service (SUC) dispatched a medicalized ambulance. Healthcare personnel, upon arrival at the scene, assessed and treated the affected individual, who presented with symptoms of incomplete drowning with a serious prognosis.
Subsequently, the man was transferred by ambulance to the General Hospital of La Palma for further medical attention.
The Civil Guard also collaborated in the emergency response, providing support to the medical services at Puerto de Tazacorte beach.
