A 66-year-old French man died on Saturday, 27 June, after getting into difficulty whilst swimming at São Rafael Beach in Albufeira.
The alarm was raised via a call to the 112 emergency service phone line at 3pm, prompting the mobilisation of officers from the Portimão Local Maritime Police Command, firefighters from the Albufeira Volunteer Fire Brigade, and an INEM emergency medical team.
By the time emergency services arrived, the man had already been pulled from the water by lifeguards, who immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The efforts were continued by paramedics and firefighters on arrival.
According to Portugal's Maritime Authority, it was not possible to revive the victim, and an INEM doctor pronounced him dead at the scene.
The body was taken by firefighters to the Forensic Medical Office in Portimão, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
The Portimão Local Maritime Police Command is investigating the incident and has notified the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Source: Maritime Police
Photo credit: Barlavento
