55-year-old woman drowns in Esquinzo, Jandía

The incident occurred at midday in the popular beach area of the municipality of Pájara.

A 55‑year‑old woman died around 13:16 today on Esquinzo beach in the municipality of Pájara. At that time, the Canary Islands Government’s Emergency and Security Coordination Center (CECOES) 112 received a call reporting the rescue of a person from the sea showing signs of drowning, who was being resuscitated.

The 112 service immediately deployed the necessary emergency resources. Personnel from the Emergency Services Unit (SUC), together with a doctor and a nurse from the Morro Jable health centre, confirmed the woman’s death.