The National Maritime Authority registered 22 deaths over four months of the bathing season. The data was released by the AMN, which monitors activity in Portuguese coastal areas during the summer months.
Of the four fatal cases recorded in August, three were caused by sudden illness. This information was highlighted by the AMN as a relevant finding in the analysis of fatal incidents during that period.
The total number of 22 deaths covered the entire four-month period of the bathing season, encompassing different circumstances and causes. The AMN is the entity responsible for monitoring and recording this data related to safety in coastal areas.




