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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Brits told to 'remain vigilant' as one of world's most invasive ants found in Spanish tourist hotspot
One of the world's most invasive species of ants has been discovered in Spain. The harmful bug, known as the electric ant, was found in the Tenerife town of Los Cristianos at a golf complex, by entomologists Antonio Pérez and Irene Santos from the Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology. According to Canarian Weekly, local authorities have urged members of the public to remain vigilant following the ant's discovery, as it remains unclear how it arrived in the tourist hotspot. The little fire ant, which is also known as the electric ant, originates from South American countries but has spread across the world, including to France, Israel and now Spain. Its sting can cause painful reactions, which in some cases can be severe in both humans and animals. Following the discovery, the Government of the Canary Islands launched a containment strategy in a bid to eradicate the ant. While it poses a risk to humans, the ant can also devastate wildlife by displacing native species. Los Cristianos is the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, and is a water sports hub, famous for its wide promenade. Local authorities have urged members of the public to remain vigilant following the ant's discovery, as it remains unclear how it arrived in Tenerife Meanwhile, Brits also travelling to Spain were recently warned after a deadly virus that can cause multiple organ failure was detected in the country. The Foreign Office issued the alert on its dedicated website Travel Health Pro after a case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was found in Salamanca. In an official statement, it said: 'On 28 May 2025, local health officials have reported a confirmed case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Salamanca. 'The case was exposed via a tick bite.' CCHF is a tick-borne virus, with mild symptoms such as dizziness, high fever, headache, sore eyes, diarrhoea and muscle pain. However, more severe effects include bleeding and bruising and can lead to rapid kidney deterioration well as organ failure.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- The Sun
Final Jay Slater inquest hearing into death of Brit teen in Tenerife begins today after disappearance gripped the world
THE inquest into Jay Slater's death today 11 months after the British teenager vanished in Tenerife is being held today. The 19-year-old's body was found in a ravine in the remote Rural de Teno National Park last July after an agonising 29-day search. Apprentice bricklayer Jay flew to the Spanish island last June to attend the NRG music festival in Playa de las Americas with friends. The teen travelled to an Airbnb apartment in Masca with two men in the early hours of June 17, before leaving at around 8am. Jay, of Oswaldtwistle, Lancs, decided to attempt the treacherous 25-mile walk back to his apartment in Los Cristianos. He called his pal Lucy at 8.50am saying he had cut his leg, was lost and dehydrated and had just one per cent battery on his phone. His mobile last pinged in the mountainous Rural de Teno Park after Jay walked the wrong way from the Airbnb. Jay's disappearance sparked widespread media interest - as well as a slew of social media conspiracy theories. After a month-long search, Jay's body was found in a ravine on July 15 last year, near to where his phone last pinged. A post-mortem examination concluded he died of traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height. As Jay's body was returned to Lancashire for his funeral, Lancashire's Senior Coroner Dr James Adeley opened an inquest, and the final hearing is taking place today.
