Professional surfer Arran Strong, 28, presumed dead after going missing of the coast of Portugal
Professional surfer Arran Strong was presumed dead four days after going missing off the coast of Portugal in a tragic incident, the sports governing body in the UK confirmed.The 28-year-old was a mile off the coast with his coach, Jose Maria Pyrrait, when the pair stopped to take a drink of water and take pictures. After taking a break for a few minutes, Pyrrait let Strong go ahead of him and then lost sight of him."In short: we stopped off Arrifana to drink water and take some pictures.
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Professional surfer Arran Strong, 28, went missing off the coast of Portugal. He was with his coach, Jose Maria Pyrrait, when they stopped to drink water and take pictures. After a few minutes, Pyrrait let Strong go ahead and then lost sight of him. Strong is now presumed dead.
Why it matters
His disappearance highlights the risks athletes face even during routine training sessions. It also reminds the surfing community of the importance of safety measures in open water.
- Who is Arran Strong?
- He is a 28‑year‑old professional surfer from the UK.
- Where did he go missing?
- He went missing about a mile off the coast of Portugal near Arrifana.
- What did his coach say about the incident?
- Coach Jose Maria Pyrrait said they stopped to drink water and take pictures, then he lost sight of Strong after letting him go ahead.
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