- A 66-year-old British tourist died in a parasailing accident in Benidorm after a strong gust of wind snapped the guide rope, causing her parachute to crash into rocks.
- The couple had gone out to sea off Levante beach in a boat under a yellow flag warning when the incident occurred.
- After the crash, the woman suffered cardiac arrest and was taken to the Port of Benidorm, then to Marina Baixa Hospital, where she was confirmed dead.
- Her companion, a 47-year-old man, suffered multiple injuries but remained conscious and was taken to the same hospital.
- The Guardia Civil launched an investigation into the accident, which occurred at around 6.50pm.
- A red flag had been raised due to sudden weather changes, and an orange weather alert was issued for Alicante province.
- Eyewitnesses reported seeing the parachute lose control after its guide rope snapped, leading to the tragic crash.
- The incident occurred during a freak storm that triggered intense gales and flooding in the area.
- The storm caused severe weather conditions that included gales and downpours, affecting the popular tourist area.
A 66-year-old British tourist tragically died in a parasailing accident in Benidorm after a strong gust of wind caused the guide rope to snap, leading to a crash into jagged rocks. The incident occurred around 6.50pm on Monday, prompting an investigation by the Guardia Civil.1289
The couple had been enjoying a tandem flight when the weather suddenly worsened, with a red flag raised to halt all water activities. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the parachute lose control and drift towards the rocky coastline of the Rincon de Loix area. One witness recounted, “They went towards a rocky cove. The boat tried to chase after them but even going at full whack speed it couldn’t catch up.”10111213
Emergency teams responded quickly, but the woman suffered a cardiac arrest after the crash. Although she was briefly revived, she was later pronounced dead at the Marina Baixa Hospital in Villajoyosa. Her husband, aged 47, sustained multiple injuries, including broken ribs, but remained conscious throughout the ordeal.56
The couple had set out to sea while a yellow flag warning was in effect, which allowed paragliding under caution. However, the sudden storm conditions led to a tragic outcome, raising concerns about safety protocols during adverse weather conditions.
“The accident occurred at 6.50pm when a red flag had been raised, halting all water activities, but the boat had sailed under a yellow flag warning. The woman's companion, a 47-year-old man, suffered broken ribs but remained conscious and was taken to the same hospital.”
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