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A 70-year-old tourist dies while swimming in Lanzarote
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A 70-year-old tourist dies while swimming in Lanzarote

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General2 September 2026 at 17:56

A 70-year-old tourist died on Wednesday, September 2, at Los Pocillos beach in Puerto del Carmen, in the municipality of Tías in Lanzarote. The man entered the sea to swim and did not return to the area where his wife was. Los Pocillos beach is located in the tourist area of Puerto del Carmen, one of the most frequented areas by visitors on the island of Lanzarote. The news report does not provide further details about the exact circumstances of the incident.

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