The perimeter of search operations for the 17-year-old boy who disappeared at sea, on Dragão Vermelho beach, in Costa de Caparica, was expanded. The authorities inform that the limits now extend to Fonte da Telha by land and sea.
On the third day of searching, the young man remains missing. Operations resumed at 8am this Friday and various means were mobilized.
The authorities already admitted to expanding the search perimeter, which now reaches Fonte da Telha beach. To SIC, the National Maritime Authority confirmed that the
On the ground were crew from the Cascais Lifeguard Station, elements of the Lisbon Maritime Police Local Command, and the Cacilhas and Trafaria Fire Department. Groups of forensic divers joined the operations of the Maritime Police.
Alert about the disappearance of the 17-year-old was given around 5pm on Wednesday through lifeguards. The searches began immediately.
According to authorities, the young man was on Red Dragon beach, in Costa da Caparica, playing football with friends. Decided to enter the sea and ended up disappearing.
Authorities ask the population that respects safety instructions on beaches, as the bathing season has not yet started.