A search is under way for a 76-year-old British man who fell from a cruise ship off the coast of Tenerife, the Spanish coastguard has confirmed.
Marella Cruises, operated by Tui UK, said the passenger was seen entering the water on Thursday morning as the Marella Explorer 2 was heading towards La Gomera, the second-smallest of the Canary Islands.
The coastguard received an alert at 9.48am local time from the ship, which was located 16.5 nautical miles (30.5km) north-west of Punta de Teno, Tenerife.
In a statement, Marella Cruises said: 'We are deeply saddened to confirm that a guest was seen entering the water while the ship was on passage to La Gomera. Our thoughts are with the individual and their loved ones during this difficult time. Our dedicated care team is supporting the family, providing assistance and comfort. We are working closely with local authorities and will continue to offer every possible support.'
