# Spanish National Police water rescues

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-national-police-water-rescues
> Updated: 2026-09-15T04:01:05.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, an off-duty National Police officer rescued a woman from dangerous rip currents at Samil Beach in Vigo. The officer, a member of the Crime Prevention Operative Group, responded to screams and entered the water to assist the swimmer, who was found in a state of extreme exhaustion and panic.

In September 2026, another off-duty National Police officer, José Antonio Sánchez, performed a rescue in Isla Cristina, Huelva. Sánchez intervened after noticing a drifting jet ski and discovered a paraplegic man and his wife, who could not swim, struggling in the water. Despite difficulties with the stability of the jet ski, the officer managed to bring both individuals to safety.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Police officer rescues couple from jet ski accident in Isla Cristina

An off-duty Spanish National Police officer rescued a paraplegic man and his wife after they fell from a jet ski and struggled in the currents of Isla Cristina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-officer-rescues-couple-from-jet-ski-accident-in-isla-cristina

### 2026-08-19: National Police officer rescues swimmer at Samil Beach

An off-duty National Police officer and a trained companion rescued a woman being swept away by strong currents at Samil Beach in Vigo, Spain.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-police-officer-rescues-swimmer-at-samil-beach

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