Young man disappears while swimming with friends at Praia da UrsaPhoto by Rafaela Freire on Pexels
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Young man disappears while swimming with friends at Praia da Ursa

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 19:13

A 26-year-old man, of Ukrainian nationality, is missing after entering the water at Praia da Ursa. The incident occurred while the young man was swimming with friends at the beach.

The authorities have been alerted and are carrying out search operations to try to locate the young man. Praia da Ursa, known for its cliffs and rough waters, is a location where this type of incident can occur.

The young man was accompanied by friends at the moment he entered the water, and then disappeared. The search continues in progress to find the 26-year-old young man.

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