Accidents & rescue · Canarias · 01.11, 10:16
59 drownings in the Canary Islands in 2026
There were 59 drownings in the Canary Islands in the first ten months of 2026. This is 5 more than in the same period in 2025.
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Data from the 'Canarias, 1500 Km de Costa' association shows a total of 202 victims. 39% of fatal incidents occurred during active alarms (prealerta/alert) for adverse sea conditions. There were 21 deaths on Tenerife. Among the victims are 8 people under 18 years old. This is the highest number in the last decade. There were 4 deaths in October.
Check sea state reports before swimming. Avoid entering the water during an active alarm (prealerta/alert).
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