A 19-year-old man was pulled from a hotel swimming pool in Arona, Tenerife by a lifeguard after showing signs of drowning, he was rushed to hospital in critical condition for further treatment
A teenager has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after an incident at a hotel swimming pool in Tenerife.
The horror incident happened on Saturday, July 26 at shortly after 5pm. Emergency services were called to Rafael Puig Lluvina Avenue in Arona following reports a young man was in need of medical assistance.
Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) sent one medicalized ambulance and one basic life support ambulance. Officers from both the national and local police were also in attendance.
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The emergency call, which was made by a lifeguard at the hotel, suggested a man was in cardiorespiratory arrest and had symptoms of drowning from the pool of a hotel complex. Upon arrival medics found a 19-year-old man unresponsive so SUC personnel continued the CPR begun by the lifeguard.
After stabilising the victim, he was evacuated in critical condition and rushed to Hospiten Sur hospital. It is not known if the tenager was a tourist or a local.
It comes just days after Stan-Lee Connor, 20, from Birkenhead, died while on holiday in Ibiza with his friends. He had jetted off to the Spanish island with a mate on Tuesday, July 1, for a six-night break but became unwell on his second evening. Stan, as loved ones knew him, was enjoying a night out at Amnesia in San Antonio when he appeared to take ill, his sister Ellie McSherry said.
His friend took him back to their accommodation at Aparthotel Vibra Monterrey. But when his friend awoke the next morning, he discovered Stan had passed away. The 20 year old’s death is now being investigated by police.
In a heartfelt tribute shared with the Liverpool Echo by sisters Ellie and Sally, they said: “We lost our beautiful younger brother and son, Stan-Lee Connor, a kind-hearted soul whose heart overflowed with love, and whose life held so much promise. His sudden and heartbreaking passing in Ibiza at just 20 years old has left an immeasurable void in our lives.
“Stan wasn’t just our brother, he was the light in our family. He brought warmth, laughter, and kindness wherever he went, and his presence made everything brighter.
“Stan was a proud and passionate supporter of Everton Football Club, loyal through every win and every heartbreak. He also found deep comfort in music, especially the timeless sounds of Pink Floyd. Their lyrics became a lifeline, especially after the heartbreaking loss of our dad last year. Music gave Stan strength, and in those melodies, he began to find his way back to peace.”