According to reporting by Topky.sk and The Sun, the tragedy occurred under a red flag warning for dangerous conditions.
A 66-year-old female tourist lost her life during a parasailing excursion when severe weather struck the area, according to reports from Topky.sk citing British media outlet The Sun.
Rincon de Loix Parasailing Accident Details
The incident unfolded at approximately 18:00 in the Rincon de Loix area. The victim and her husband had mounted a parasailing flight, an activity where a participant floats in the air attached to a parachute pulled at full speed by a motorboat. According to available information, a sudden gust of wind sheared the towrope connecting the parachute to the boat, causing the couple to lose control of the canopy.
Witnesses described the scene as exceptionally dramatic as the strong wind battered the parachute in mid-air. One witness told British media that it was immediately apparent the couple was drifting directly toward the rocky shoreline. The uncontrolled rig ultimately crashed into the jagged coast.
Fatal Impact and Survivor Injuries
Upon impact, the 66-year-old woman sustained severe injuries and suffered a cardiac arrest. Emergency responders attempted resuscitation at the scene, but their efforts were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead.
Her husband survived the crash with injuries. Preliminary information indicates he broke his ribs during the impact, though he was able to walk following the accident. The exact extent of his injuries and his current medical status remain unreleased by authorities.
Red Flag Warnings Ignored Before Launch
A critical detail surrounding the incident involves the weather conditions on the beach prior to the launch. According to reports, a red flag was already flying on the beach, signaling dangerous conditions and a risk for bathers. Witnesses noted that the weather deteriorated sharply within a very short timeframe.
Local police have launched an investigation into the tragedy. Investigators will examine what specifically caused the towline to snap and whether the parasailing operators launched the attraction despite conditions that had already been officially marked as unsafe. The incident has drawn renewed attention to the inherent dangers of popular coastal tourist activities, where safety margins rely heavily on real-time weather and wind speeds.
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