German rescued by helicopter on Montaña Roja An elderly German tourist had to be rescued by helicopter yesterday in Lanzarote after suffering a broken leg while out walking in Montaña Roja.

Tenerife Puerto de la Cruz Apartment to sell Apartment in Puerto de la Cruz Nice Apartment in beautiful urbanisation of Puerto de la Cruz with 60 m2 and balcony. Views to the valley ... more details Lanzarote - 07.10.2008 - The man fell on the western side of the hill during an early morning excursion. Initial attempts to reach him by road proved unsuccessful and a helicopter had to be called in from Playa Blanca a short time later to enable a stretcher and paramedics to be lowered onto the rugged terrain. He was flown to the island's main hospital where he was said to be ina stable condition yesterday evening.

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