The National Maritime Authority (Autoridade Marítima Nacional or AMN) reported 22 deaths on Portuguese beaches during the four-month bathing season ending August 31. The report notes that 12 of these deaths were due to drowning, while nine were attributed to sudden illness. Rescue services also performed 1,285 rescues and over 2,300 first-aid interventions during the period.
Bathing season ends with 22 deaths on beaches
Tuesday, 1 September 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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