A five-year-old girl from the UK was enjoying time at a popular resort in Morro Jable, Fuerteventura, when she encountered danger in the water and sadly died.
A five-year-old British girl who was pulled unconscious from a swimming pool during a family holiday in Spain has died.
The girl was admitted to the University Hospital for Mothers and Children in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, on Thursday, but unfortunately she could not be saved. This is the fourth drowning case in the Canary Islands in 2025, the highest level in the last ten years.
The girl is said to have suffered “irreversible brain death” after the swimming pool incident. Doctors at a hospital in Gran Canaria's capital have tried unsuccessfully to revive her, leading to deep despair among her loved ones.
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The tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning when the girl, whose name has not been released, was with her family at a housing complex in the municipality of Pajara. She was pulled from the water before a lifeguard at the pool could try to revive her.
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After her condition had stabilized, the girl was transferred to Fuerteventura General Hospital. However, given the seriousness of her condition, she was flown by helicopter to Gran Canaria.
This is the fourth drowning death of a minor in the Canary Islands this year. In April, a baby died in Lago Taurito in southern Gran Canaria. That time, a two-year-old girl drowned in a water park while spending the day with her family on the island.
A statement from the organisation said: “A five-year-old girl died today after drowning in a hotel swimming pool in Morro Jable (Pajara, Fuerteventura). She suffered serious neurological consequences and developed what is known as 'brain death'.”
The girl was on holiday on the island of Fuerteventura with her family, who had come from England. It happened at about 1:30 a.m. when the girl was pulled out of the pool unconscious. Rescuers began CPR. After that, medical workers from the SUC ambulance service continued to provide assistance.
Given the seriousness of the situation, she was urgently evacuated by medical helicopter to the University Hospital Materno Infantil. Again, a terrible and serious case. Given the seriousness of the case, she was urgently evacuated by medical helicopter to the University Hospital Materno Infantil.
“Despite the efforts of the medical team, the girl could not overcome the tragic event that took her life.” This drowning case, in which a minor played a key role, was again horrific and difficult.
We, @canarias1500kmdecosta, would like to send our condolences and support to her family. Please take care of your children and keep an eye on them in the water.
The Canary 112 emergency service reported immediately after the incident: “A five-year-old child has recovered from cardiac arrest and was transported in serious condition by medical helicopter from SUC to the University Hospital of the Canary Islands.”
Sourse: www.mirror.co.uk
