A recreational vessel sank in the Douro River, specifically in the Barrô area of the Resende municipality, in the Tâmega e Sousa region, reports SIC Notícias. 'It was a wooden vessel, like a boat or canoe, carrying three adult men. At some point, it capsized; two of them managed to get out and reach the shore with minor injuries. The third occupant is missing in the river,' explained the deputy commander of the Resende Volunteer Fire Department to the Lusa agency. The same source added that all three men are over 40 years old. Twelve personnel, including divers, and six vehicles were deployed to the scene. The alert was raised at 14:44, according to the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC). Developing story.
Recreational boat sinks in the Douro River. One person is missing and two sustained minor injuries
Thursday, 23 April 2026RSS










