Four drownings on Portuguese beaches





The death of an Austrian woman on a beach in northern Portugal has taken the number of drownings to four in just one day.

The 66-year old tourist was reportedly dragged in by a wave on the Póvoa de Varzum beach.

A Spanish couple also succumbed to the rough seas on the May Day bank holiday when the drowned in Nazaré.

Portuguese man meanwhile died in Costa da Caparica after attempted to rescue a couple caught up in the strong currents.