Rescue relief A special cause

Betty

Henderson

IT seemed like a scene from an action film on Sunday, June 25 as a major rescue operation got underway to rescue 13 people from a lift in Mijas Pueblo. But for those who were stuck, the drama was very real as they were stuck inside for several hours.

For the nerve­wracking period of more than three hours, the group of 13 people, who were mainly tourists, found themselves trapped inside one of Mijas Pueblo’s popular electric panoramic glass lifts.

The situation prompted a swift response from the local firefighters, who arrived on the scene around 3.30pm after receiving an emergency call.

Firefighters used specialist tools to break a section of the glass structure, providing a safe exit for those who were stuck inside.

Mijas Pueblo’s electric lifts have been a big hit since 2016, giving tourists a direct way to reach Mijas’ historic centre. With their glass walls, visitors get a unique view of Mijas, the sea, and the mountains all at once.

But several locals had different reviews of the lift with some taking to Facebook to remark that the lift had been out of order as recently as last Thursday.

GOLF lovers are getting ready to tee off for a special cause at a tournament in Benalmadena on Saturday, July 1. The AECC BenalmadenaTorremolinos Golf Tournament, will be held at Torrequebrada Golf Club and played in the thrilling Pair Scramble format.

The tournament, which is also known as the Carlos Gil Memorial Tournament, in honour of the late Patronato de Turismo de la Costa del Sol manager, is entering its fifth year at the coastal golf course. As well as being an exciting competitive event, the tournament also raises vital funds for the Spanish Association Against Cancer.

A CYBER­CRIMINAL who was arrested in Estepona in 2021 has been sentenced to five years in a US prison after being extradited in April this year.

The verdict was announced by the US attorney’s office on Saturday, June 24, concluding a two­year­long extradition saga that unfolded after O’Connor’s arrest in Estepona.

The 24­year­old British national, Joseph James O’Connor, was residing in Estepona when he masterminded a notorious Twitter hack, targeting

Organisers launched the event at a ceremony held on Wednesday, June 21. Guests included Jésica Trujillo, councillor for Sports, Margarita del Cid, the CEO of Tourism Costa del Sol, Luisa Jiménez, the president of AECC, and other notable personalities within the golfing community.

Trujillo shared her excitement for the event, adding that, “We fully support these initiatives that combine sport and charity, especially in aid of such an important cause like the AECC.”

Del Cid highlighted the Costa del Sol’s enviable position as a global golfing leader. The region’s 70 courses generate around €1.4 billion.