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‘Reckless’ Tourists Who Ignored Safety on Popular Island Could Be Fined over Emergency Services Use
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‘Reckless’ tourists who ignored safety on popular island could be fined over emergency services use
"We understand that the reckless person has to pay it. It is not about punishing someone who has suffered a fall, but rather recklessness," Figuereo reportedly said at a press conference on Feb. 10.
Canary Islands may hit tourists with fines if they ignore safety warnings and need rescue | Tech, Entertainment, Sport, Fashion, Travel News
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Following a string of recently deployed emergency operations, Canary Islands officials are calling out tourists for ignoring safety advisories — and even floating a possible fine for visitors. Emergency rescues and searches come with “a price,” said Fernando Figuereo, general director of emergencies. He added, “The emergency is not free,” according to Spanish paper El Diario. HISTORIC TOWN COULD FINE …
The Canary Islands are considering a new fine. The reason is rescue operations that have been carried out without following rules or instructions. In Spain, the Canary Islands government is preparing new legislation that will allow fines to be issued for rescue operations that result from negligent behavior. This is reported by local publication Canarian Weekly. Fernando Figuereo, the Canary Islands government's director of emergencies, announce…
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