An 80-year-old man was apprehended at Tenerife South Airport for trying to board a flight with his deceased wife, causing a stir among airport personnel. The man informed authorities that his wife had passed away just hours before their scheduled departure, leading to suspicions about her well-being.
Airport staff noticed the woman, seated in a wheelchair, was unresponsive with a significantly low body temperature during a security check at the metal detector. It was only when a security guard attempted to interact with her that the lack of response raised concerns, resulting in the man’s arrest for further investigation.
While details such as the exact date, airline involved, and the couple’s nationalities remain undisclosed, Diario de Avisos, a Spanish newspaper, reported the incident, confirming it occurred several months ago. Witnesses described the couple as appearing like any elderly pair about to embark on a journey, but upon closer inspection, irregularities prompted the security alert.
An employee at the airport described the moment when the guard realized the woman’s condition and promptly alerted supervisory personnel, leading to the activation of emergency procedures and the arrival of security agents and forensic experts at the scene.
Initial statements from the husband claimed his wife had died within the airport premises a few hours earlier. However, some reports suggest he may have attempted to shift blame onto the airport for her death, prompting an official inquiry by authorities and airport staff.
The man has been taken into custody and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation into the incident. The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are under scrutiny, with the outcome uncertain regarding potential legal actions against the man.