Two Deaths in Abandoned Structures Renew Safety Concerns in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The National Police have launched investigations into two separate deaths in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, reigniting public concern over the persistent safety risks posed by the city's abandoned structures.
Security in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife metropolitan area was shaken this weekend following two separate deaths, once again highlighting the dangers posed by abandoned structures in the city. The National Police have launched investigations into both incidents.
In the first case, the Homicide Group is working to identify a body discovered last Friday in a ravine between Santa Cruz and El Rosario, near the Acorán and Costanera residential areas. Forensic experts believe the person may have died about four months ago. While police are investigating whether the body belongs to a person previously reported missing, they are waiting for DNA results to confirm the identity and gender.
Separately, a man died on Friday after falling from the "Mamotreto de Añaza," an unfinished building that has become a site of repeated tragedies. Late last year, a thirteen-year-old girl also died after falling from the structure. Despite the city council’s efforts to seal off the site, the perimeter remains insecure, allowing people to reach the upper floors and roof. The danger was underscored just hours before Friday’s fatal fall, when a police negotiator had to intervene to prevent another person from attempting suicide at the same location.
These events have renewed concerns about the safety of abandoned buildings in Tenerife and the effectiveness of current security measures. As police continue their investigations, the management of these hazardous sites has become a central issue in the ongoing debate over public safety and urban risk prevention.