A dream family holiday to the sun-soaked Canary Islands turned into an unimaginable nightmare this week after a 23-year-old British woman was tragically swept to her death by a powerful wave.
The devastating incident occurred on Monday afternoon at the popular resort of Playa de las Américas in Tenerife. The young tourist was reportedly on the rocky shoreline with her family when a sudden and enormous 'rogue wave' crashed over them, pulling her out into the treacherous Atlantic Ocean.
Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter and coastguard boats, scrambled to the scene in a desperate search operation. Despite their efforts, the woman's body was recovered from the water a short time later. Local reports confirm she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses described the wave as a complete freak occurrence on what was otherwise a calm day, highlighting the unpredictable and dangerous nature of the coastline. The family, who are now being supported by the Foreign Office, are understood to be utterly devastated.
This heartbreaking event serves as a grim reminder of the hidden dangers posed by the sea, even in seemingly calm conditions. Tourists are being urged to pay close attention to local warning flags, avoid rocky outcrops, and never turn their back on the ocean.
