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Woman with Alzheimer's goes missing in Rubiães and family asks for help finding her

Alto Minho TV2 September 2026 at 21:58

A woman residing in Rubiães, in the municipality of Paredes de Coura, has been missing since 5:30 PM on Wednesday, with the family launching a public appeal to help locate her.

The woman suffers from Alzheimer's and has orientation difficulties, which significantly increases the concern of authorities and family regarding her whereabouts, making her location an urgency.

At the time of disappearance, the woman was wearing a strong blue sweatshirt and dark pants, and is described as having short hair, tall stature, and strong build.

The family appeals to anyone who has passed through the Rubiães area and has seen someone with these characteristics to report information through the number 968 711 360, also asking that the information be shared to increase the chances of finding her quickly.

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