Family stranded

A FAMILY’S day at the beach turned into a life­threatening ordeal in La Azohía, Cartagena, as they found themselves stranded and unable to return. The family of three, comprising two adults and their young son, faced dehydration and hunger.

The situation came to light when one of the parents made a distress call to the Emergency Coordination Centre 112 of the Region of Murcia at 5pm on Wednesday, July 19. The family reported their dire condition, with one member suffering from hypoglycaemia, render­ ing them unable to walk.

Responding swiftly to the emergency, the Civil Protection of Cartagena and firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Service arrived both by land and sea to reach the stranded family.

THE Pinatar Summer Fest returns on Friday July 28 from 7pm at the Recinto Ferial in San Pedro del Pinatar. The festival promises to be even more exciting this year with an array of activities for all ages. Mayor Ángela Gaona, along with Councillors Javier Castejón and Valentín Henarejos, joined the festival’s organiser, Israel Espín, to announce the event.

Within three­quarters of an hour, they located the family, who had not eaten since the previous day. Fortunately, after treatment, the family was accompanied

Pinatar Summer Fest

Designed for families, the festival offers a diverse range of children’s activities, including magic shows and entertainment. Music enthusiasts can look forward to a concert by the group Siloé and a vibrant DJ performance. Raffles