An 86-year-old man was rescued from the sea with signs of drowning in Playa Blanca, according to CECOES. The incident took place at approximately 4:46 p.m. this Friday, April 4.
It was the staff of a diving center in the area who pulled the swimmer out of the water and alerted 112. Subsequently, the paramedics assessed and assisted the affected person, who presented symptoms of moderate drowning. After stabilizing him, he was evacuated to the Molina Orosa Hospital.
Two ambulances, one medicalized and one basic life support, from the Canary Emergency Service, Beach Rescue Service, Local Police and the Civil Guard, were dispatched to the scene.
