Canary Islands recorded 19 drowning deaths in beaches and aquatic facilities during the summer of 2026 (June 19 – September 9). July was the month with the most fatalities (8), followed by August (6). Tenerife leads the deaths by island with 6, followed by Lanzarote (5), Fuerteventura (4), Gran Canaria (3), and La Palma (1). A total of 78 aquatic accidents were counted, including 19 fatalities, 3 in critical condition, 17 seriously injured, 15 with moderate injuries, 11 minor, and 13 rescued unharmed. 17% of those affected and 21% of the deceased were in risk areas during pre-alerts for adverse coastal phenomena. Minors suffered 17 accidents, 5 of them fatal.
