Lifeguard intervenes due to young people's recklessness amid strong waves at Playa Jardín

Professionals warn about the danger of staying in rocky areas with rough seas, reminding that a single wave can be fatal.

Lifeguard warns young people about strong waves at Playa Jardín.
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Lifeguard warns young people about strong waves at Playa Jardín.

A lifeguard had to intervene at Playa Jardín, Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife), to warn two young people who were on rocks amidst strong waves.

The scene, captured on video and shared on social media, shows the dangerous situation created by a group of young people who remained on the rocks while waves crashed very close by. The professional approached to ask them to leave the risky area.

"Prevention is savings, irresponsibility is expense."

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Emergency services and maritime professionals emphasize the importance of avoiding jetties, cliffs, and rocky areas when sea conditions are adverse. They highlight that a single unexpected wave can cause a serious fall or drag a person into the water, turning recklessness into an emergency.