He dove in to save him and another fought for his life: the 2 men who rescued a young Portuguese man from drowningPhoto by Bombeiros MT on Pexels
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He dove in to save him and another fought for his life: the 2 men who rescued a young Portuguese man from drowning

Notícias de Coimbra31 August 2026 at 15:56

A 23-year-old Portuguese survived a serious drowning episode during a vacation on the Greek island of Crete. The incident occurred when the young man was in difficulty in the water and faced imminent risk of death by drowning.

Two men intervened to save the young Portuguese. One of them dove directly into the water to help him, putting his own life at risk to rescue him from the sea. The other man fought for the young Portuguese's life, apparently through resuscitation or first aid efforts.

The 23-year-old ultimately survived the drowning thanks to the swift intervention and bravery of the two men who rescued him. The incident highlights the risks associated with swimming in unfamiliar areas while traveling abroad.

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