A kite surfer died yesterday in Garrucha, Almeria province, after crashing into the sea and suffering problems getting to the surface.
The man was kite surfing in the El Espigón area near the old tower in Garrucha when he fell into the sea. He suffered difficulties as he tried to surface and then could not stay afloat. He was finally rescued by a man in a small boat and brought to shore where CPR was administererd.
However, attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful and he died.