28-year-old Italian woman dies in paragliding accident on Tenerife

A tragic accident during a paragliding flight on Tenerife led to the death of 28-year-old Italian citizen Cristina Colturi. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in the southern part of the island, in the Taucho area belonging to the municipality of Adeje. The woman, originally from Bormio in the province of Sondrio, lost control of her paraglider and crashed with great force into a rocky slope. The terrain where the accident occurred is known for difficult topographical conditions, which forced rescue services to use specialized equipment. An emergency helicopter from the GES was immediately dispatched to the scene. The medical rescuers who reached the victim attempted to provide assistance, but the injuries sustained from the impact with the rocks proved fatal. A doctor pronounced the 28-year-old dead at the scene. According to findings, the paragliding flight was not a routine training session but the fulfillment of a dream – it was a Christmas gift that Cristina Colturi received from her partner. Cristina Colturi was only 28 years old at the time of the tragic accident. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially confirmed the death of its citizen. The Italian Consulate in the Canary Islands remains in constant contact with the deceased's family and local Spanish authorities to facilitate procedures related to the repatriation of the body. Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani also commented on the matter, expressing deep condolences to the victim's loved ones. „Ho appreso con profondo dolore la notizia della tragica scomparsa della giovane Cristina Colturi” (I learned with profound sorrow the news of the tragic death of young Cristina Colturi) — Antonio Tajani – conveyed the head of diplomacy, emphasizing the sadness this news caused in the Valtellina region, where the woman was from. Timeline of the tragic event: January 4 — Accident in Adeje; January 4 — Rescue operation; January 5 — Foreign Ministry confirmation Tenerife, and particularly the Adeje region, is a popular spot for paragliding enthusiasts due to favorable air currents. However, the mountainous terrain and sudden wind changes pose a serious challenge even for those with some experience. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact causes of the tragedy, including checking the technical condition of the equipment and the weather conditions at the time of takeoff. Event details: Location: Taucho area (Adeje) → Hard-to-reach rocky slope; Flight status: Christmas gift → Fatal accident The death of the young Italian woman has shaken the community of Bormio, where Cristina Colturi was a well-known and liked person. The Canary Islands regularly record accidents involving tourists engaging in extreme sports, leading to debates about the safety of commercial recreational flights.