Cristina Colturi, 28, tragically died following a paragliding crash in Tenerife, Spain – the Foreign Office has advice for British tourists
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advice for Brits following a tragic death in a popular holiday hotspot.
Earlier this week it emerged Italian national Cristina Colturi, 28, had died in Tenerife during a tandem paragliding flight. She was fatally injured near La Enramada, a popular beach in Costa Adeje, when she and her instructor crashed in a rocky area.
Emergency crews raced to the scene but Cristina was already in cardiac arrest. She was revived by medics on the beach before being put into an ambulance and taken to the Our Lady of Candelaria University Hospital in Santa Cruz. She tragically succumbed to her injuries in hospital two days later.
FCDO advice states: “British nationals have died or been seriously injured whilst paragliding. Ensure you receive full instructions and training before your activity.
“If you are near where paragliding activities take place, be aware that the landing area may be in a public area. Maintain a reasonable distance from potential landing zones for your personal safety… Paragliding is an extreme sport and carries the risk of serious injury or death.”
Cristina, from Milan, wanted to try paragliding and had an excursion booked as a Christmas gift. She had moved to the Spanish holiday island a year ago.
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Her family reportedly authorised the removal of her organs for donation and, as per her wishes, made arrangements for her burial in Tenerife. Cristina worked in a hotel on the island.
The paragliding instructor reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the accident and received care at the South Tenerife Hospital. An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, authorities have said.
It comes after the FCDO released new travel guidance for the USA. The FCDO explained that the amendment pertains to ‘additional information about existing entry requirements and new information on possible travel disruption’. It was posted on the official ‘Foreign travel advice’ page.
The most recent advice also encompasses American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. The website states: “There could be longer than usual queues at some US airports due to a partial US government shutdown. Check with your travel provider, departure airport or airline for the latest guidance.
“You must have the correct approval prior to travel. This will be either a valid US visa or Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), depending on your personal circumstances and purpose of travel.
“US authorities enforce entry rules strictly. If you do not have the correct immigration status, or if you breach the terms of your entry, there is a risk you may be detained, refused entry, or removed (deported). Overstaying your permitted time in the US can also lead to detention and future bans on re-entry.
“A valid ESTA or visa does not guarantee you will be allowed to enter the US. Authorities may refuse you entry if, for example, they believe you do not plan to stay longer than permitted or have provided inaccurate or incomplete information. The US may change the conditions to travel to the US at any time without prior notice.”
