Woman Rescued with Drowning Symptoms from Las Vistas Beach in Arona

The 81-year-old woman received initial attention from lifeguards and was transferred to Hospiten Sur University Hospital with moderate prognosis.

Generic image of a rescue on a Canary Islands beach. Rescue elements and the sea are visible.
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Generic image of a rescue on a Canary Islands beach. Rescue elements and the sea are visible.

An 81-year-old woman was rescued this Friday from Las Vistas Beach in Arona (Tenerife) after showing symptoms of incomplete drowning.

The incident occurred on October 16, when the Canary Islands Government's Emergency and Safety Coordinating Center (CECOES) 112 received an alert about a woman being rescued from the sea at the aforementioned beach.
Beach rescue service personnel provided the initial care to the affected woman. Subsequently, the Canary Emergency Service (SUC) deployed a medicalized ambulance and a basic life support ambulance.
Upon arrival, healthcare personnel assessed the woman, who exhibited symptoms of incomplete drowning with a moderate prognosis. She was then transferred by medicalized ambulance to the Hospiten Sur University Hospital.
The Local Police of Arona also collaborated in the emergency response.
Based on information from the official source: Gobierno de Canarias — Portal de Noticias (16/10/2026)