Tourists get hire car stuck on Puerto del Carmen beach

Emergency services were called to remove a hire car from Playa de los Pocillos late on Monday night in Puerto del Carmen after two tourists decided it would be good idea to drive it on the beach.

The car soon got stuck in wet sand close to the shore, and emergency services were called.

With the tide rising, the firefighters acted quickly, using wedges and other equipment to free the vehicle and move it to a safe place.

As driving on the beach is strictly forbidden, the tourists have already been fined by the Guardia Civil and are also likely to have an interesting meeting with the hire company.