The most severe incident to date is the fatality of a 30-year-old in a confrontation during the early hours of ‘Carnival Monday’.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 5 Mar. (Europa Press) –
The Carnival Emergency and Security Device has attended to 429 individuals since the festivities commenced in the streets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
At this juncture, with the first segment of the Carnival already concluded, the most tragic occurrence has resulted in the passing of a 30-year-old male, reportedly following an assault during the early hours of ‘Carnival Monday’.
In regard to the overall statistics, it can be noted that out of the total assistance, 367 involved adults and 62 minors, with categorisation by gender showing 211 females and 208 males.
As is typical, excessive consumption of alcohol accounts for the majority of incidents in this preventive measure, specifically amounting to 50.1 percent of the total, equating to 215 individuals treated for this cause.
The second leading cause of assistance is attributed to falls and trauma, with 84 cases reported—representing 19.5 percent of the total care provided thus far, according to a statement from the City Council.
The local government also notes that every year, specific measures are taken to ensure the safety of minors and to prevent and address potential cases of gender-based violence, with this year’s edition also including provisions for addressing LGBTIQ+ phobic incidents.
From the statistical overview generated at the Carnival Hospital’s advanced command centre, it was also noted that many individuals were treated for ailments unrelated to the festivities, with 82 cases recorded for this reason.
Concerning assaults, there have been a total of 20 instances since the carnival began, including those arising from the initial parade, and an additional 20 cases linked to overdoses from consuming narcotics, representing 4.66 percent.
Out of all the individuals treated, 37 were referred to healthcare facilities for specialised treatments or diagnostic testing, signifying 8.6 percent of the overall figures registered.
With respect to the responsibilities undertaken by Local Police officers, beyond their multiple support and treatment operations for individuals who encountered incidents, approximately 82 reports have been filed for the possession or use of narcotic substances, alongside more than a dozen for participation in brawls, as well as those pertaining to disrespect towards law enforcement officers and violations of regulations regarding classified activities and public spectacles.
In the preventive health service, the section focused on minors, managed by the Spanish Red Cross in collaboration with the Local Police Unit assigned to the Minor Prosecutor’s Office, has catered to 54 minors, with the predominant reason being cases of alcohol poisoning.
Another noteworthy fact is the work conducted at the Advanced Care (PAA) position located in Plaza de España, which is operated by the Santacrucera Civil Protection Volunteer Group, where 93 individuals have been assisted thus far.
This site has become a reference point for many carnival-goers, although based on the type of incidents occurring, necessary transfers to the medical facility at the Carnival Hospital are made.
Nearly fifty individuals visit violet points
Regarding the operation of two ‘violet points,’ it is noted that information initiatives have been conducted with 45 individuals making use of the service.
Information and awareness campaigns have also been developed in addition to the personnel involved in the preventive service, with one person receiving advice following an incident not classified as gender violence, and three cases being directed to healthcare services due to issues related to alcohol consumption.
During this period, the personnel at the rainbow point attended to two incidents categorised as potential LGBTIAFOBIA, and two homophobic incidents were recorded by phone, one of which culminated in a report filed with the National Police.
Additionally, 23 individuals sought information on the functioning of this resource and 13 requested advice on sexual matters.
They also collaborated with health services in two incidents unrelated to the primary service.
Throughout this initiative, members of the Local Police, National Police, Tenerife Firefighters, the Santacrucera Civil Protection Volunteer Group, often with support from other groups across the island, along with healthcare personnel from the Spanish Red Cross, have all been coordinated from the advanced command post (PMA) situated at the Carnival hospital in General Plaza Gutiérrez Mellado, Tenerife’s capital.
