Brit woman, 45, dies after feeling unwell as she walked out to sea in Portugal
A BRIT woman has died after feeling unwell as she walked out to sea in Portugal.
The 45-year-old tourist complained about feeling unwell after getting out of the water at Penedo beach in Albufeira on Wednesday.
Authorities were alerted at 1.15pm, according to Portugal‘s National Maritime Authority (AMN).
“The elements of the Local Command of the Maritime Police of Portimão, the ‘SeaWatch’ Project and the Medical and Resuscitation Vehicle (VMER) of INEM were immediately activated,” a statement read.
Rescue crews rushed to to the scene and tried to resuscitate the woman, who was declared dead soon after.
The body is now with Portimão’s legal medicine office under the instructions of the local public prosecutor’s office, according to Portugal Resident.