Recreational fisherman rescued in steep area on Santa Maria island

A recreational fisherman was rescued on Sunday after getting into difficulties while trying to return to the top of the cliff, in a steep area on the southwest coast of Santa Maria island, in the Azores. The rescue was reported by the National Maritime Authority, which did not specify the identity or condition of the fisherman after the rescue. The operation took place in a coastal area of difficult access, characterized by cliffs and steep terrain. This type of rescue in steep areas is common on Santa Maria island, where fishermen and tourists frequently face dangers when moving along the cliffs.