Man sees a drowning teenager and jumps into the water near Tarragona. While trying to rescue the 16-year-old, he finds himself in distress.
Both the man and the teenager died in the water. Helpers tried unsuccessfully to rescue them with two helicopters and boats. Authorities had warned of high waves Two people also die in the north of the country when the storm “Nelson” hit Spain on Thursday. A British tourist was only rescued dead after he was hit by a large wave and swept into the sea.