This Saturday, May 23, 2020, off the beach of Pors Péron in Beuzec-Cap-Sizun (Finistère), near Douarnenez, a troubled bather disappeared while the sea was rough. The 25-year-old man came with friends, who remained on the beach at the time of the incident. Having lost sight of him, they called for help at around 5.30 p.m.
At 7:00 p.m., emergency personnel had been on the scene for over an hour and were actively searching for the individual. The Corsen Regional Operational Center for Surveillance and Rescue has deployed two helicopters, including the Dragon 56. Two gendarmerie patrol from Audierne, the National Sea Rescue Society of Douarnenez, with the star Penn sardin, the Douarnenez SMUR, as well as the Pont-Croix and Audierne firefighters were also mobilized.
“The research will continue until nightfall, explains Captain Richeux, assistant to the Quimper company. The helicopters will coast as long as the visibility allows it. ”
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