SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, December 29. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Cabildo of Tenerife has confirmed that the climb to the peak of Teide by David Cánovas Martínez, better known for his activity on networks with the nickname ‘TheGrefg’, was authorized and under the knowledge of the National Park Directorate and was attended by an Environment agent who accompanied the insular director of Natural Environment, Pedro Millán, at all times.
The Cabildo has made this clarification in a statement following the fact that the Socialist Group and up to fourteen ecological and environmental organizations have denounced a video published by the influencer on his Instagram account in which he documents his ascent to the peak of Teide, in which He calls the insular director of the Environment a ‘boss’ for having opened the Cable Car while it was closed to take him a permit in hand to climb to the summit on November 23.
In its statement, the Cabildo wanted to remember that no official or public official responsible for the management of Teide needs authorization and, as on previous occasions, may accompany other people on the climb to the peak for reasons of island interest, as long as they do not exceeds the established load capacity limit. He also adds that in no case can it be stated that any irregularity has been committed by Cabildo personnel or the insular director of the Natural Environment, as the reports from the Natural Environment, Sustainability, Security and Emergencies area show.
Regarding the opening of the Cable Car, the Cabildo points out that it was carrying out maintenance work on November 23 and several trips were made that, in no case, occurred outside its operational limits. They also specify that that day it was decided not to open to the public due to a possible change in wind conditions, although the truth is that these conditions were within the range suitable for moving the cabin safely, so they were authorized to transport people, as reported by those responsible for security at the facility.
The insular Corporation wanted to make it clear that a personal video made for light consumption on social networks “does not represent any evidence of irregularity by a public Administration that, on the other hand, strives every day to preserve our natural spaces. It also affects that the language and colloquial tone used by David Cánovas are typical of social networks and are still a responsibility of the author to which the Cabildo is unrelated.
