Portuguese president helps rescue two women after kayak swept away by current at Algarve beach

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The Portuguese president swam to the rescue of two women at an Algarve beach after their kayak capsized.

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa told reporters the women came into difficulty when they were swept away by a current at the Praia do Alvor beach on Saturday.

Video footage captured the moment the 71-year-old president swam towards the women and their capsized kayak.

The footage shows a person on a jet ski approaching the kayak to offer assistance while another man in the water provides support.

Read more: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/portugal-president-marcelo-rebelo-de-sousa-rescue-algarve-beach-a4527051.html

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Portuguese president helps rescue two women after kayak swept away by current at Algarve beach

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