Police Evacuate 100 People from Benijo Beach Amid Ongoing Rockfall Risks
Santa Cruz de Tenerife police evacuated nearly 100 people from Benijo beach today after visitors ignored safety warnings and access restrictions imposed due to the risk of rockfalls.
Safety on the Anaga coastline is back in the spotlight after local authorities were forced to intervene at Benijo beach this afternoon. The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Local Police deployed several units, including a drone team, to evacuate nearly 100 people from the area.
This action follows access restrictions put in place earlier this year due to geological instability on the cliffs overlooking the beach. Because of the ongoing risk of rockfalls, officials have banned swimming to protect the public from the fragile terrain.
The incident highlights the challenge of managing crowds in remote, scenic areas where the landscape is inherently dangerous. The use of drones by the police shows just how difficult it is to monitor these locations, as many visitors continue to ignore warning signs and safety alerts to access the beach.