Injured Hiker Airlifted from Teide
A 60-year-old woman with a moderate leg injury was rescued by helicopter and multiple emergency teams from a difficult-to-reach area in Teide National Park, La Orotava, on March 7, and transported to a hospital.
Rescues in tough, high-up places like Teide National Park are often complicated. A recent incident involving a hiker showed just how challenging these operations can be. According to the Canary Islands Government's emergency services (CECOES 112), on March 7, a 60-year-old woman needed medical help and a trip to the hospital after getting into trouble while hiking in La Orotava.
Emergency services received an alert about the woman at 1:52 PM. She had a moderate leg injury, but it wasn't thought to be serious. Because she was near the La Ruleta viewpoint, in an area that was hard to reach, a full emergency response was launched, bringing in many different teams.
The 112 coordination center sent out the Emergency and Rescue Group (GES) with their helicopter, a Red Cross mountain rescue team, an ambulance from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC), and local police. Red Cross staff were the first to reach the woman and give her medical attention on the spot, before the helicopter arrived.
Afterward, the GES helicopter evacuated the woman. It made a partial landing nearby to make the rescue easier. The helicopter then flew her to Tenerife North Airport. From there, an SUC ambulance took her to the University Hospital of the Canary Islands for more checks and treatment. This rescue highlights how well the emergency services in the Canary Islands work, which is vital for keeping visitors safe in its beautiful natural parks.