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Search for missing swimmer in the sea at Costa Nova beach in Ílhavo

Now15 September 2026 at 13:57

The authorities are carrying out searches to find a missing swimmer in the waters of Costa Nova beach, in the municipality of Ílhavo.

The search operation involves the Ílhavo Firefighters, who play a fundamental role in land and sea operations.

The Aveiro VMER team is also present on site, ready to intervene in case of emergency medical support needs.

In addition to these entities, the Maritime Police and a Portuguese Air Force helicopter are involved in the search and rescue operations.

Why this matters

Readers in the Ílhavo and Aveiro region need to be informed about this emergency situation at Costa Nova beach, a much-frequented bathing area. The operation involves multiple rescue resources and represents an alert for swimmer safety during the bathing season.

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