Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife as bad sea conditions grip Spanish waters

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Three dead and 15 injured in Tenerife as bad sea conditions grip Spanish waters  A tragic Saturday in Tenerife left three people dead and at least 15 injured as exceptionally high waves gripped the Canary archipelago. Officials are reporting waves that can reach as high as four metres.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/09/deadly-storm-in-tenerife-tourists-ignore-warnings-and-end-up-swept-away-by-giant-waves  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00The island of Tenerife experienced one of its most tragic days on Saturday, as the rough seas led to multiple incidents along the coast.

00:07Three people lost their lives and a further 15 were injured in different parts of the island.

00:12The Canary Archipelago had been on pre-alert for coastal hazards with warnings of exceptionally large waves.

00:19The most serious incident occurred in Puerto de la Cruz, where 10 people were swept into the water from a quayside.

00:26One woman was found in cardiorespiratory arrest and was confirmed dead, while three others suffered critical injuries.

00:35In a separate event, six French tourists fell into water at Taganana after being hit by large waves.

00:41The lifeless body of another man was found floating in the sea of Granadilla de Abona beach.

00:47Late in the afternoon, a helicopter recovered another man from the sea, but he was confirmed dead due to his injuries.

00:53Authorities are urging the public to heed warnings as waves have reached up to four meters high.

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