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Three Urgent Mountain Rescue Operations by Fire Consortium Helicopter in Alicante Province

Alicante Province / 6 April 2026

The Consorcio Provincial de Bomberos de Alicante has confirmed that its emergency helicopter and mountain rescue specialists carried out three separate rescue operations on Saturday, 5 April 2026, responding to incidents across the province, including two in the Marina Baixa region at Finestrat and Callosa d’en Sarrià.

The operations were coordinated using the Alpha 01 helicopter and the Grupo Especial de Rescate (GER), a specialist mountain rescue unit trained for remote and challenging terrain. According to the fire consortium, the team responded to calls from hikers and walkers requiring urgent medical assistance and aerial evacuation.

Mutxamel & San Vicente del Raspeig
In the Sabinar area, a 65‑year‑old man was found with chest pain radiating to his arm, suspected to be a heart attack. Firefighters airlifted him to a hospital helipad, where he was handed over to ambulance crews for further treatment.

Collado del Pouet, Finestrat
In Finestrat, a 19‑year‑old hiker suffered a sprained ankle, leaving him unable to walk. The rescue crew, accompanied by a paramedic, assessed and splinted the injury before evacuating him by helicopter to the Finestrat helipad. He was then transferred to a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance for further care.

Sierra de Bernia, Callosa d’en Sarrià
A 59‑year‑old woman fell while walking the circular route in the Sierra de Bernia. She was dizzy and in pain with injuries to her hand and knee, and rescuers confirmed a suspected elbow fracture‑dislocation. After stabilising her arm and administering pain relief, she was airlifted to the Finestrat helipad and transferred to a BLS crew.

All three operations were completed safely thanks to the rapid coordination of aerial and ground emergency services. The fire consortium’s statement emphasises the importance of specialist rescue capabilities in assisting people in remote and challenging mountain environments, particularly during periods of high outdoor activity.

What’s On This Week – Costa Blanca (Benidorm & Surrounding Areas)

Benidorm

Football fixtures taking place this weekend, with local teams playing key matches as the season progresses
UEFA U19 Elite Round matches continuing at Guillermo Amor Stadium, bringing international youth football to the city
Spring tourism season gathering pace, with increased activity across beaches, nightlife and entertainment venues ahead of Easter
Ongoing Benidorm Gastronómico programme, featuring food events and promotions across restaurants
Overall: busy, with a strong mix of sport, tourism and hospitality activity

Altea

Ongoing cultural events and exhibitions in the old town and local cultural centres
Regular live music and arts activity continuing throughout the week
Overall: relaxed atmosphere with a focus on culture and the arts

L'Alfàs del Pi (Alfaz / El Albir)

High levels of outdoor activity, particularly hiking in areas such as Serra Gelada
Continued safety awareness following recent hiking incidents, with emergency services advising caution
Overall: active, outdoor-focused environment

Finestrat

Mountain and trail running activity in the surrounding area, including vertical kilometre-style events
Smaller-scale live music and local venue events
Overall: sporty and quieter, with a focus on outdoor activities

La Nucía

Start of Semana Santa (Holy Week) events, including religious and cultural performances such as sacred music concerts
Local football matches and continued use of major sports facilities
Overall: community-focused with a mix of sport and traditional celebrations

Overall This Week on the Costa Blanca

Tourism increasing steadily ahead of Easter
Strong presence of sporting events, particularly football and outdoor activities
Beginning of Holy Week cultural programming
Good weather supporting outdoor plans and last-minute travel

Summary