He was rescued from the water but nothing could be done to save his life. A young man, of whom no further information has been disclosed, has died on the Matalascañas beach, in Almonte (Huelva), as confirmed by Emergencias 112 Andalucía.
The alarm went off yesterday afternoon, when several calls for help warned of the disappearance of a boy, who had entered the water and was no longer seen. It was at that moment that the 061 Health Emergency Center, the Civil Guard, Maritime Rescue, the Local Police, the Red Cross and the Beach Service were activated.
Several boats and lifeguards traveled to the area to locate the young man who was finally rescued. But, despite the fact that the medical services performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers on him, the boy lost his life in this Huelva town.
According to the data extracted from the National Drowning Report (INA), prepared by the Royal Spanish Federation of Rescue and First Aid, this month of June 2023 is the second June with the most unintentional fatal drownings that have occurred in nine years. In total, the victims during this period amount to 57 throughout the country and Andalusia is the second community where more deaths of this type have been registered during the month (with 7 deaths) only behind Catalonia (with 10).
In total, the community recorded in these first six months of the year a total of 28 deaths of the 169 that have occurred throughout the national territory.
A large part of the drownings take place on the beaches, which is why Emergencias 112 Andalucía, a service attached to the Ministry of the Presidency of the Junta de Andalucía, launched the campaign 'Cero Ahogados' through which they disseminate advice for this type of event in the water.
From their publications, it is announced that the majority of drownings could have been avoided and they insist on the importance of vigilance, both for minors and the elderly.
