Rescuers saved paddleboarder in Setúbal; he was unharmed

noticiasaominuto.com (Portuguese)

A 23-year-old stand-up paddleboarder was rescued from the sea near Setúbal after experiencing difficulties in the water. No medical assistance was required. The rescue occurred Saturday evening at Praia dos Coelhos. The Maritime Authority responded to an alert and dispatched a rescue team, who found the individual in good condition. This incident highlights the work of Portugal's 27 Lifeguard Stations, part of the Institute for Rescue of Shipwrecked, which rescued 699 people in 2024. Authorities remind beachgoers to follow safety guidelines.


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