Tenerife travel advice: Is it safe to fly to Canary Islands after three people died in tidal surge?
Authorities have confirmed that three people have died and a further 15 injured by a tidal surge in Tenerife.
The freak weather incident snatched beachgoers into the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, November 8, affecting seafronts in La Guancha, Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
In total, four incidents took place along the coastline, emergency responders said.
A spokesperson for the emergency response team said: “Nine were injured and a woman died when she fell into the water after a sea blow in Tenerife at Puerto de la Cruz Pier at 3pm.”
At the time of publication, the names of those who have died have not been made public.
Tidal surges can last from anywhere between a few hours to several days, according to the National Oceanography Centre. The surge can take days to recede but often peaks when it makes landfall.
The UK government has not issued any travel warnings in the aftermath of the incident. In fact, the most recent travel update for Spain was the removal of weather warnings for Murcia and Valencia.
If you need immediate help while on holiday in Spain, 112 is the emergency number to call. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) can also provide support in the event of a crisis, if you are in hospital or if you end up being the victim of a crime.