A tragic incident occurred on Thursday at the Centro beach in Guardamar del Segura, Alicante, where an elderly couple lost their lives.

The 87-year-old man suffered a heart attack while swimming, and his 85-year-old wife, attempting to rescue him, went into cardiac arrest.

Emergency services were alerted around 10:20 AM but were unable to revive either individual despite extensive resuscitation efforts.

This incident marks the sixth drowning-related death in the area this summer, contributing to a worrying trend in the Valencia region, where over 30 drownings have been reported since the start of the summer season.

Authorities are raising awareness about water safety as the number of incidents continues to rise, surpassing previous years' statistics.