Woman dies in the sea at Playa del Duque

[Janet]

A 65-year-old Austrian woman died in the sea at Playa del Duque, in the Costa Adeje, just before 3pm this afternoon. Emergency services say that they were called out after fellow bathers pulled her from the water near to some rocks. Paramedics found her in cardiac arrest, a clear and recognized symptom of cold water shock, and took over attempts being made to resuscitate her by her rescuers, one of whom was a medical doctor. These efforts continued even as she was being transferred to the Quiron Costa Adeje Hospital, but to no avail, and sadly she was pronounced dead on arrival. Please be aware of how cold the sea is right now, and how rough it can be too at times of weather alerts. Please have a read HERE for advice on how to stay safe in Tenerife's waters, and the dangers of cold water shock. JA

[Nova]

The sea at El Duque is bloody dangerous at the best of times!  There's always a strong current and the high waves and rocks are lethal.  I've swum at El Medano, Playa Troya and even the rocky part of Las Galletas, but I wouldn't dare even paddle at Playa del Duque.....

[Myrtle Hogan-Lance]

RIP Austrian lady.