The search for the missing lifeguard since Sunday at the Madeira Sea was resumed this morning, the National Maritime Authority (AMN) reported.
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10/11/2026
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As searches to find the missing lifeguard since Sunday at the Madeira Sea were resumed this morning, the National Maritime Authority (AMN) said.
The lifeguard of a 37-year-old hotel unit in Funchal disappeared on Sunday after allegedly being dragged by a wave around 14:20 in the Lido area, according to the National Maritime Authority (AMN).
In a statement, AMN indicates that in today's searches, coordinated by the captain of Funchal Port and the captain of Funchal Maritime Police, crew members of Funchal Life Safety Station at sea and members of the Maritime Police on land are engaged.
The Maritime Police psychology office has been activated and is providing support to the victim's family members, also mentions AMN.
Madeira was affected on the weekend by depression Bruna, which caused sea agitation, wind and heavy precipitation.
Today, a further worsening of the state of time is foreseen, with the passage of depression Charles.
The southern coast and the mountainous regions of Madeira will be starting at 9:00 p.m. under red warning, the most serious, due to the forecast of rain, sometimes strong and persistent, according to the IPMA.
The mountainous regions of Madeira Island will also be with red warning because of the strong wind with gusts up to 140 kilometers per hour between 00:00 and 06:00 on Wednesday.