86-Year-Old Woman Rescued After Ten Hours Trapped in Tenerife Home
An 86-year-old woman was rescued by emergency services in Arona, Tenerife, after spending over ten hours trapped on her floor following a fall.
An 86-year-old woman was rescued in Arona, Tenerife, after spending more than ten hours trapped on her floor. The incident occurred at a residential complex in Parque La Reina, where the woman fell last Sunday night and was unable to call for help.
The alarm was raised at 9:50 a.m. yesterday when a neighbor, concerned after getting no response at her door, heard the woman calling for help. This quick action triggered an emergency response involving the Tenerife Fire Consortium, Arona Local Police, and the Canary Islands Emergency Service.
Because they could not enter through the front door, firefighters accessed the home via the balcony. Medical teams stabilized the woman, who had suffered injuries from the fall and her long wait on the floor. She was then taken to the Hospital del Sur in El Mojón for further treatment.
This incident highlights the growing issue of social isolation among the elderly. Data from the National Statistics Institute shows a steady rise in the number of people over 80 living alone. This trend creates significant challenges for home care and emergency support systems. While the swift response in Arona prevented a tragedy, the case serves as a reminder of the urgent need to strengthen support networks for vulnerable seniors living on their own.