Young Man Rescued After Fall in Rocky Area of Puerto del Carmen
A young man was rescued by emergency crews after falling in a rocky area around El Varadero in Puerto del Carmen on Wednesday evening.
Emergency services were called to the El Varadero area of Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, shortly after 7:30pm on Wednesday, September 2, following reports that a person had fallen among the rocks.
The incident took place close to the historic fishing port in the old La Tiñosa area of Puerto del Carmen, a popular spot for both residents and visitors.
According to information released following the emergency response, the man had suffered an injury to his shoulder after falling onto the rocks. Other reports have described the injury as a possible fracture, although the precise diagnosis was not confirmed in the initial emergency information.
Difficult access for rescue teams
The location of the accident presented an additional challenge for the emergency services because the injured man was in a rocky and difficult-to-access area.
Firefighters from the Consorcio de Seguridad y Emergencias de Lanzarote attended the scene, with emergency crews from the Central and South fire stations involved in the response. Local Police officers helped identify the man’s location and provided information about his condition to the rescue teams.
Once the firefighters reached him, they assisted him out of the rocky area and helped him walk to the waiting ambulance.
Medical personnel from the Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC) then took over his care before he was transported by ambulance to Hospital Universitario Doctor José Molina Orosa in Arrecife.
A reminder to take care around Lanzarote’s coastline
While Puerto del Carmen is best known for its beaches, promenade, restaurants and lively tourist atmosphere, the coastline around the older parts of the resort also includes volcanic rock formations and uneven ground.
El Varadero itself is one of the most traditional parts of Puerto del Carmen and retains its links to the area’s fishing heritage. The former fishing village of La Tiñosa developed around the harbour before Puerto del Carmen became one of Lanzarote’s major tourist destinations.
For visitors exploring the coastline, particularly around rocky areas, it is worth taking extra care with footing. Volcanic rock can be uneven, sharp and slippery, and what looks like an easy route can become considerably more difficult close to the water.
The incident also highlights the important role played by Lanzarote’s emergency services when accidents occur in areas that are not easily accessible by road.
At the conclusion of the operation, the injured man had been handed over to medical staff and the emergency response was stood down.
