Weekender Alicante North Issue 106

4 FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST 2019
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Did the earth
move for you?
by Simon Russell
AN earthquake struck the
Marina Alta at around 10 in
the evening last Wednesday
night (21 August).
The quake was felt by
many people in Javea, Teulada,
Denia, Benitatxell and
Pedreguer, prompting a number
of calls to the authorities.
While there were fears that
the rumbling could have been
anything from a gas explosion
to a car crash, there have been
no reports of any damage to
property or injuries to people.
The Geographic Institute
later confirmed that the earthquake
measured 2.8 on the
Richter Scale and had its epicentre
in Poble Nou de Benitatxell.
Tremors are relatively
common on the southern Costa
Blanca and Murcia - where
a number of people died in one
such incident in Lorca a few
years ago - but are rarer this
far north on the coast.
Red Cross to
the rescue
by Simon Russell
A Red Cross patrol boat
and helicopter saved the
lives of two people who
had fallen into the sea at
a remote part of the Denia
coastline last week.
The pair were part of a
group of youngsters who
were walking at Cova Talla
when they were dragged into
the water by a freak wave.
They managed to cling to
some rocks but were unable
to get to shore and others in
the group contacted the authorities.
Despite the rough sea
conditions - the red flag had
been flying on many Denia
beaches - an inflatable patrol
boat and two lifeguards
quickly reached the scene. A
second vessel soon arrived
as well as the helicopter.
Two of the lifeguards
jumped in the water and
managed to get the victims
to the relative safety of a
nearby cave. A third guard
then took the land route and
guided them to safe ground.
One man was treated
for abrasions at the local
health centre but his condition
is not serious. The
rescuers were praised for
their bravery in the dangerous
conditions.
Grandfather runs over
wife and grandchild
A 21 month old child is in
hospital in a “very serious
condition” after being run
over by her grandfather’s
car in what appears to be
an unlucky accident.
The incident happened in
Cuenca and the girl’s grandmother
was also struck by
the vehicle and has suffered
several injuries. She was
holding the toddler in her
THE Arts Society Marina
Alta is pleased to announce
the details of the
late summer Arts Fair,
which is scheduled for
25th September between
10am and 4pm.
The venue is once again
the Salones Canor Teulada
and entry is free while there
is plenty of parking close to
the Salones.
There are more than 45
local artists exhibiting this
by Simon Russell
arms in the courtyard of their
house when it appeared that
the car lurched forward after
being started by the grandfather.
Both victims were
transferred to the Albacete
General Hospital the woman
by ambulance while the girl’s
injuries meant that a helicopter
was used.
Arts fair set for September
by Simon Russell
year as well as works from
students at both the Xabia
International College and
the Lady Elizabeth School.
There will be a bar area for
the duration which will also
be selling a range of snacks
and sandwiches with outside
seating available. For more
information go the group’s
website at www.marinaalta
arts.com