Twelve people were rescued from the Benagil caves in Lagoa on Saturday after their tourist boat capsized for unknown reasons. The National Maritime Authority (Autoridade Marítima Nacional or AMN) coordinated the operation with local kayak operators and other maritime-tourism vessels. Two of the rescued individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to the Portimão Marina for medical assistance.
Twelve rescued after tourist boat capsizes in Benagil
Saturday, 23 May 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The AMN (Autoridade Marítima Nacional) is the national maritime authority responsible for coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, and enforcing maritime safety laws in Portugal. It operates under the Ministry of National Defense and works closely with the Portuguese Navy to manage safety at sea and on beaches.
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- Twelve people rescued from Benagil caves after boat capsizespublico.pt ·
- Benagil Caves: 12 people rescued after boat capsizesobservador.pt ·
- Images show rescue operation of boat with 12 people on board that capsized at Benagil Cave in Lagoacmjornal.pt ·
- Tourist boat with 12 people on board capsized this afternoon near Benagil Cave. There are two injuredcnnportugal.iol.pt ·
