During New Year’s Eve, the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department rescued 840 people on beaches across the state. The number corresponds to a increase of 2,445% compared to the same period last yearwhen 33 rescues were recorded.
According to the corporation, in the coastal strip that runs from Leme to São Conrado, . Only in Copacabana, where the New Year’s Eve party took place, 248 rescues were recorded.
This Wednesday (31), the corporation had already issued guidance for the possibility of waves of more than 2.5 meters in light of the hangover warning issued by the Brazilian Navy for New Year’s Eve. According to firefighters, sea conditions would not be appropriate for sea bathing on the 31st.
After the storm warning, the Fire Department was called to locate a 14-year-old teenager who disappeared into the sea off Copacabana Beachduring this Wednesday. Until now, the young man has not yet been found.
According to the corporation, teams from 3rd Maritime Group were activated and have acted in the vicinity of Post 2 to carry out the searches for the victim, who is submerged.
In the Navy notice, the corporation informed that the hangover was expected to end at 6am this Thursday. The phenomenon increases the agitation of the sea, with the possibility of the formation of strong currents and ditches.
