Paraglider’s Body Recovered Off Tenerife Coast After Fatal Incident
The tragic incident involving a paraglider off the coast of Tenerife has concluded with the recovery of a body. This grim discovery follows a large-scale search operation that began earlier this week.
Details of the Incident
On February 4, 2026, emergency services received a distress call at approximately 10:01 a.m. The Canary Islands’ Emergency Coordination Centre (CECOES 1-1-2) reported that a paraglider had fallen into the sea near Puerto de la Cruz.
Search Operation Overview
Immediately after the alert, emergency services mobilized a comprehensive search operation. Various agencies collaborated in this effort, including:
- Guardia Civil
- Tenerife Fire Brigade Consortium
- Canary Islands Government’s Emergency and Rescue Group (GES), which deployed a rescue helicopter
- Maritime Rescue service
- Canary Islands Emergency Health Service (SUC) with a basic life support ambulance
- Local and National Police
The search continued for two days, employing land, sea, and aerial resources.
Recovery of the Body
On February 6, 2026, at around 8:00 a.m., the search took a critical turn. A member of the public reported spotting a body floating in the sea within the search area. Firefighters quickly recovered the body and turned it over to judicial authorities for identification.
Tragically, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. An investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event. Further updates are anticipated as authorities continue their inquiry.
