A swimmer aged around 40 disappeared at Costa Nova beach in Ílhavo. The man called for help while in the sea and disappeared moments later. Authorities immediately launched search operations to locate the swimmer. The beach is under a yellow alert due to sea conditions, with waves between 2 to 3 metres.
IncidentsAveiro
Swimmer calls for help and disappears in the sea moments later
Notícias de Coimbra14 September 2026 at 19:12
Why this matters
Residents and tourists who frequent Costa Nova beach in Ílhavo face the reality of a serious water safety incident, warning of the risks associated with swimming in that coastal area. Maritime and civil protection authorities continue to carry out searches to try to locate the missing swimmer.
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