An elderly swimmer, 80 years old, died after an incident at the beach on Monday. Local municipal and health authorities in El Campello confirmed the event. The alert came at 12:30 when rescuers found a man on the shore unconscious after he had left the water. The situation prompted the City Council to classify it as a drowning incident while on land, triggering an organized response from emergency services.
The Emergency Information and Coordination Center immediately dispatched a team from the Emergency Medical Response Service, commonly known as SAMU, and lifeguards on duty assisted at the scene. The combined efforts continued on the sand until paramedics arrived to take over the medical care. The initial phase involved basic life support techniques as responders worked to stabilize the patient for transport.
On arrival, the SAMU medical crew sustained advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other stabilization measures. Despite persistent intervention, the man did not regain consciousness or show signs of recovery, and he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The outcome was confirmed by the coordinating center and the medical team in attendance.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death for the swimmer. The CICU noted that while the immediate circumstances involved a beachside incident, the preliminary assessment suggested that a medical condition unrelated to drowning may have played a role since the individual was already on land when he deteriorated. Until the autopsy results are available, authorities indicated there is no definitive conclusion about the cause of death beyond the need for clinical investigation. The public was reminded to exercise caution near waterfront areas and to seek medical help promptly when a person shows signs of distress in or near the water. The incident remains under review by the relevant authorities as part of routine protocol to verify all contributing factors and to ensure accountability in the response process.