Recklessness during a storm: a teenager tries to swim in the Guadaiza River in Marbella

A teenager attempted to bathe in the Guadaiza River in the town of Marbella, Málaga, during the storm that has been causing numerous incidents throughout the province this past Wednesday.

The youth was quickly scolded and left the river following warnings from emergency services in the area, as reported by José Eduardo Díaz, the Marbella Councilor for Security and Emergencies, who spoke about this "recklessness" and the actions taken in relation to the storm in the city.

The councilor has insisted on being extra cautious: "Such recklessness like the other day, one involving a vehicle bypassing a beacon and a road closure, are the ones that can really lead to personal tragedies," he remarked.

On another note, he detailed that the emergency plan monitoring committee met on Thursday and reminded that a yellow warning is still in effect for both wind and rain, and that restrictions are maintained, including school closures and the cancellation of in-person activities by the Council itself.

"We have repeated the situation from yesterday and today with utmost concern about the wind," the councilor emphasized, warning that "the wind is extreme and with the wet ground it is very dangerous, hence the same recommendation as yesterday, to limit mobility."

Furthermore, he noted that around 40 interventions related to the storm's passage through the town have been recorded. Among other actions, there are about 20 related to trees and another five concerning facades. Similarly, the teams have had to respond to flooding in some homes, "which we have had to rescue and assist."

Lastly, he stressed that during this day all emergency services will continue "at full capacity, especially paying attention to the wind, facades, cornices, and especially to the large trees that our municipality has."

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