The bather rescued yesterday afternoon at Praia Formosa, Funchal, ended up dying, confirmed a hospital source, despite all resuscitation efforts by firefighters and the A&E department of the Dr NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital. The rescue operation involved lifeguards and military personnel from the Maritime Authority involved in the ‘Sea Watch’ project,…
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The first day of the official bathing season didn’t start too well for those choosing to swim at Praia Formosa. Beyond the main access, the areas to the far west were red-flagged due to spring tides. The same happened on the neighbouring beach, at Doca do Cavacas, where A yellow…