Three abseiling enthusiasts, two men and a woman, had to be rescued by the Guardia Civil after one of their ropes became snarled and they couldn’t use it to continue on down the gorge. Going back up was equally impossible. The rescue team received a call out from the emergency 112 service at 21.00h one…
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Policeman Drowns In Rescue Attempt
by Martin Myall •
An off-duty policeman, belonging to the Policía Nacional drowned off Playa El Palmar in Véjer de la Frontera, Cádiz in an attempt two rescue foreign tourists. He had been sunbathing with his wife on the said beach when he saw the two swimmers in difficulties, calling for help, so, without hesitation, he went to their rescue
Hiker Rescued on Cerro Gordo
by Martin Myall •
Members of the Guardia Civil, Protección Civil and Almuñécar-based firemen were involved in the 2-hour rescue operation, which did not prove to be a simple affair owing to the difficult nature of the terrain.
Three Missing in Cuevas del Almanzora Landslide
by David Darby •
A landslide in the early hours of today has left three people trapped in their ‘cave dwelling’ in Cuevas del Almanzora (Almeria).
Injury at the Waterfalls
by Editor •
Miles inland, at the Junta de los Ríos, a 36-year-old man had to be helivacked (old military abbreviation for Helicopter Evacuation) after he broke his ankle, descending the waterfalls.
Local Dogs Needing Homes
by David Darby •
Local dogs needing a home.