Warnings ignored, Tenerife tourist dies

Tenerife authorities said giant waves swept people on the coast, killing a woman likely Dutch and injuring several tourists, including Germans and a French national, after warnings were ignored.

Die Presse

Death From Giant Waves in Tenerife: Security Barriers Ignored

Authorities on Tenerife say several people did not follow warnings about the waves and about barriers. The deceased is believed to be a woman from the Netherlands. Among the injured are holidaymakers from Germany and France.

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Der Spiegel

Tenerife: How the giant waves form

High waves have killed several people along Tenerife's coast. How do the monstrous waves build up, where do they occur, and how can you protect yourself? An expert provides answers.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Warnings Ignored: Three Germans among those injured by giant waves on Tenerife

In Tenerife, several people were swept by high waves; at least one woman has died. Among the injured are three Germans. Authorities urge caution along the coasts.

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Der Spiegel

Tenerife: Giant waves in Tenerife – three Germans among the injured

Several people on Tenerife were swept up by giant waves. Three German nationals are among the injured. They were, according to the Foreign Office, lightly to moderately injured.

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Warnings ignored, Tenerife tourist dies

Death From Giant Waves in Tenerife: Security Barriers Ignored

Tenerife: How the giant waves form

Warnings Ignored: Three Germans among those injured by giant waves on Tenerife

Tenerife: Giant waves in Tenerife – three Germans among the injured

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