The Foreign Office has issued travel advice for Tenerife after a 28-year-old tourist died following a paragliding incident. An investigation into the tragic accident is ongoing
The Foreign Office has issued travel guidance for Tenerife following the death of a 28-year-old tourist in a devastating accident. Italian visitor Cristina Colturi tragically lost her life whilst participating in a tandem paragliding excursion.
Cristina was taking part in the well-known tourist pursuit near La Enramada, a favoured beach in Costa Adeje, Tenerife. The 28-year-old suffered fatal injuries when she and her instructor plummeted into a rocky terrain.
The holidaymaker was rushed to the Our Lady of Candelaria University Hospital in Santa Cruz on Friday (March) but died from her injuries in hospital two days later. The instructor is receiving treatment at a Canary Islands medical facility.
Cristina, who hailed from Milan, was keen to experience paragliding and had the trip arranged as a Christmas present, according to reports.
FCDO guidance warns: “British nationals have died or been seriously injured whilst paragliding. Ensure you receive full instructions and training before your activity.”, reports Birmingham Live.
“If you are near where paragliding activities take place, be aware that the landing area may be in a public area. Maintain a reasonable distance from potential landing zones for your personal safety.
“Paragliding is an extreme sport and carries the risk of serious injury or death.”
Reports confirm Cristina was transported to the Our Lady of Candelaria University Hospital in Santa Cruz. Her relatives organised her funeral in Tenerife, honouring her wishes.
An inquiry into the cause of the accident is currently underway, according to reports, leaving the Canary Islands community deeply shaken by the tragic event.
Tenerife is a favourite destination for British holidaymakers and tourists, with flights departing from Birmingham. Tenerife is situated alongside Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, forming part of Spain’s beloved holiday islands, which also include the Balearics.
The Balearic Islands, consisting of Menorca and Majorca, as well as Ibiza, welcome passengers from Birmingham Airport every summer due to their enduring popularity.