Costa Blanca South
Woman rescued after being trapped at sea in Torrevieja
Guardia Civil rescues woman trapped in rough Torrevieja seas
Photo Credit: Guardia Civil
The Guardia Civil has successfully rescued a 24-year-old woman who found herself trapped in the waves in a rocky area off the coast of Torrevieja. Due to poor weather conditions, the woman was unable to swim back to shore, but the Guardia Civil acted quickly and were able to save the woman’s life. She was found very weak and with symptoms of hypothermia.
A dramatic rescue at sea
According to the Guardia Civil, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and a witness was the one who alerted officers that a woman was struggling to get out of the water. The young woman was on holiday in Torrevieja and had gone to the beach with a friend, at which point she entered the water and was unable to get back to the shore.
The rescue occurred in an area difficult to access, around 50 metres from the shore. Guardia Civil officers, who approached in a boat, were having difficulties keeping the vessel afloat due to the heavy swell of the sea and poor weather conditions. At this point, one Guardia Civil officer ventured out to sea to carry out the rescue, while his partner remained on land and coordinated the reinforcements and medical services.
When the officer reached the young woman, she was considerably weak and showed signs of losing consciousness. The officer was able to swim her to shore, where she was stabilised until paramedics arrived.
Woman taken for treatment to Torrevieja hospital; Officer sustained minor injuries
The young woman was taken to a nearby Torrevieja hospital and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. She had suffered symptoms of hypothermia, leading to pneumonia, but she is reportedly now in good condition and recovering safely in her home.
The Guardia Civil agent who rescued her only suffered minor injuries due to the precarious state of the sea and the rocky terrain. In the end, the rescue was a success, and the brave officers were able to save the young woman’s life, proving to be an essential pillar for the safety of the community and holidaymakers on the Costa Blanca.