Massive Wave Sweeps Tourists into the Sea! Spanish Holiday Island Turns Nightmarish

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Royals (1 / 1) 28.10.2026 14:30 / Simo

A devastating incident has rocked the west coast of the Canary Island of Tenerife. Off the shores of Los Gigantes, four individuals were swept into the ocean by a colossal wave, resulting in their deaths, with an additional person still unaccounted for. Initially, authorities confirmed three fatalities, but the grim toll has since risen.

The tragedy unfolded shortly after 4 PM at one of the natural pools popular among visitors in the Santiago del Teide municipality. Many tourists were enjoying the picturesque setting, both on the rocks and in the water when a gigantic wave suddenly surged, taking them with it into the depths of the sea.

According to emergency services in the Canary Islands, several individuals were pulled away by the strong tide. Reports indicated that among the victims were foreign tourists. A coast guard helicopter successfully rescued one person from the water, but tragically found another individual deceased.