Red Cross personnel rescued an 11-year-old boy in distress at La Laja beach, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on Tuesday. Authorities are now searching for a second swimmer, a minor, who remains missing in the water.
Emergency teams are maintaining a large search operation along the coast of Gran Canaria to locate a girl missing at sea, following the rescue of an 11-year-old boy at La Laja beach. The incident, which mobilised multiple resources, has caused great concern in the capital of Gran Canaria.
Immediate Rescue of the First Minor
The Canary Islands Emergency and Security Coordination Centre 112 received an alert at noon on Tuesday regarding two swimmers in serious trouble at La Laja beach. Lifeguards in the area acted quickly and managed to rescue an 11-year-old boy who was in difficulty in the water.
After the intervention, the minor was assisted on solid ground by emergency personnel and subsequently transferred to the Materno Infantil Hospital of Gran Canaria, where he is under observation. His condition has not been disclosed, but health sources indicate that he is progressing well.
Intensive Search by Air, Sea, and Land
Meanwhile, the second swimmer, a young girl whose identity has not been revealed, remains missing in the water. Authorities have deployed a large search operation covering the entire coastal area. Maritime Rescue, Civil Guard, firefighters, and the Canary Emergency Service are participating in the efforts, along with officers from the National Police, Local Police, and the GES helicopter.
The search is being conducted meticulously by air, sea, and land, with special attention to currents and hard-to-access areas. Citizen collaboration has also been requested for any sightings that may help locate the minor.
Concern in the Local Community
The news has caused shock among the residents of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, who are closely following the progress of the operation. La Laja beach, one of the busiest in the capital, has been the scene of several similar incidents in recent years, leading to increased surveillance and lifeguard services during the summer season.
The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council has reminded the importance of respecting warning flags and swimming in monitored areas. Prudence in the sea is essential, especially on days of strong waves or currents, like those experienced in recent days.
Authorities continue to work tirelessly, and more information about the status of the search is expected in the coming hours. Meanwhile, the family of the missing minor is waiting for news, in an agonising uncertainty that keeps the entire island on edge.
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