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Lanzarote diving accident leaves woman in serious condition

A 27-year-old woman is in serious condition following a diving accident in Playa Blanca, located in the municipality of Yaiza on the island of Lanzarote.

The incident occurred on Thursday, August 27, during a dive. Emergency services received an alert at 15:51 hours reporting that the individual required urgent medical assistance. Upon arrival, medical personnel from the Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC) identified symptoms of incomplete drowning.

After being stabilized on-site, the woman was evacuated via a medicalized ambulance to the Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa for specialized treatment and close clinical monitoring. The emergency response included coordination between the SUC, the Guardia Civil, and the Yaiza Local Police.

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Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa · Lanzarote · Playa Blanca · Servicio de Urgencias Canario · Yaiza