A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after falling from the eighth floor of a twelve-storey building in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The incident occurred yesterday (Monday) at around 6:15 p.m. on Calle Diego Betancor Suárez, sparking a rapid response from emergency services and a police investigation.
According to initial reports, the teenager was at home with his nine-year-old sister while their father was working on a motorcycle outside the building. Their mother, who was monitoring the children via a security camera, noticed her daughter crying and immediately alerted the father. Tragically, as he rushed upstairs to check on them, he arrived just in time to witness his son fall from the window.
The boy’s father made an emergency call, leading to the immediate dispatch of two ambulances along with medical staff from a nearby health centre. Upon arrival, medics found the teenager conscious but suffering from serious injuries. After being stabilised, he was transferred to the Maternal and Child Hospital under police escort to ensure a swift journey, where he was admitted for urgent treatment.
The National Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall. One of the lines of inquiry includes the possibility of bullying, which investigators are taking seriously. Specialists from the Family and Women's Unit are assisting in the investigation, working closely with local officers to gather details about the events leading up to the incident.
The boy remains in critical condition as medical teams continue to monitor his recovery.
