Lifeguards Save Injured Windsurfer at Granadilla de Abona Beach
Lifeguards at Granadilla de Abona’s El Cabezo beach successfully stabilized a 52-year-old windsurfer who suffered a severe arm injury after colliding with his own equipment.
Safety protocols on the Canary Islands coastline proved their worth once again at El Cabezo beach in Granadilla de Abona, where quick action by lifeguards prevented a tragedy. According to the local council, the team’s rapid response was vital in stabilizing a 52-year-old windsurfer who was injured while out on the water.
The accident occurred when the athlete collided with the fin of his own windfoil equipment. The impact caused a severe injury to his right arm, resulting in heavy bleeding. The lifeguards acted immediately, applying a tourniquet to control the blood loss before the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) arrived to provide further medical care and transport the man to the hospital.
This incident highlights the importance of having well-trained staff and proper first-aid resources at popular beaches, particularly at El Cabezo, which is world-renowned for windsurfing. The seamless coordination between local emergency services and the regional health system was the deciding factor in preventing the man’s condition from worsening. Local officials have praised the lifeguards for their professionalism and their ability to manage a high-pressure emergency in such a challenging environment.