A Swiss man aged around 60 died this afternoon after being found in the water at the Doca do Cavacas bathing complex in Funchal.
The alert was raised at 16:00. Lifeguards on duty at the natural pools brought the man out of the water and began basic life support after finding him in cardiorespiratory arrest.
The emergency response involved the Rapid Intervention Medical Team (EMIR), the Portuguese Red Cross, the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters and the Maritime Police. According to the Regional Civil Protection Service, four vehicles and 11 personnel were deployed.
Despite resuscitation attempts, the man could not be revived, and an EMIR doctor pronounced him dead at the scene.
The National Maritime Authority said the Public Prosecutor’s Office had been contacted and the body would be taken to Madeira’s Medical-Legal and Forensic Office.
The Maritime Police’s Psychology Office was activated to provide support. The Funchal Maritime Police are handling the incident. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
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