Esme Fox - esme@thelocal.es

Updated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 09:41 CET

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A lifeguard walk along Las Teresitas beach, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Photo: DESIREE MARTIN / AFP

Five children and seven adults drowned in Spain over the weekend, as well as nine more the previous weekend. What's causing the recent increase in people - particularly minors - tragically dying at sea in Spain?