Old man rescued in Madeira. “You are alive, goal achieved”

O Commander of the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters made an exciting report on the rescue of a 78-year-old on the morning of Wednesday on the island of Madeira.

To local journalists, the operative revealed that the man was held in a garage, following the transshipment of a stream on the Way of the Old Church in São Roque, Funchal. The situation forced the intervention of a team specialized in rescue in brave waters.

“ A team of brave waters was mobilized, with elements prepared for these situations. It was necessary to assemble the equipment and two elements enter the water line to remove you”, explained the head of the corporation, according to the Madeira News Diary, adding that the victim was in a small garage compartment.

The fireman also revealed that it was the Public Security Police (PSP) officers who managed to locate the man, who was named Adriano, after hearing his voice.

“No ransom is simple. The important thing is that you are alive and we managed to remove it”, noted the responsible

Adriano had signs of hypothermia but alive. “Objective achieved”

Regarding Adriano’s state of health, the fireman pointed out that he seemed fine, although the time he spent in water may have caused hypothermia.

“ Physically, she's apparently fine. Of course, you've been in the water for some time, and it's possible you're showing signs of hypothermia. But you are alive, goal achieved ", stressed to journalists.

Adriano will be missing around 6:30 on Wednesday, having been located around 7:30. After the rescue, he was referred to Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, where he is well and safe, in the company of the woman.