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Man disappears at sea in Ílhavo. Authorities carry out search operations

SOL14 September 2026 at 18:31

A man aged around 40 went missing at sea Monday afternoon at Costa Nova beach, in Ílhavo. The alert was raised after the man entered the water and was no longer seen by others.

Authorities immediately launched search operations in an attempt to locate the man. The searches are currently underway at the time of this report.

The incident occurred in the coastal area of the municipality of Ílhavo, in the Aveiro region. No further details about the man's identity or the exact circumstances of the disappearance have been released so far.

Why this matters

Bathers and visitors to Costa Nova should be aware that authorities are actively searching for a missing person in the coastal area, which may involve temporary restrictions on the beach. This incident serves as a warning about the risks associated with swimming in areas with potentially dangerous sea conditions.

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