As reported in the comments to this article, new info on the incident have emerged. It is said that Margherita Salvucci did not try to take a Foto. Read the full account here: Italy24.press
Summary
While exploring the natural pools of Seixal, Margherita was in the pool together with her sister, as she was swept away by a large wave despite efforts to save her, including a brave attempt by an Italian firefighter.
Margherita Salvucci Swept Away By Wave
A tragic accident occurred on Seixal beach yesterday, where an Italian tourist, Margherita Salvucci, lost her life after being swept away by a wave while taking a photo at Poça das Lesmas, Seixal. The news has left the community of Colmurano, her hometown, in shock and grief.
Margherita Salvucci Suffered Head Injuries & Cardiac Arrest
Salvucci, a psychologist, was on vacation in Madeira when the accident took place. Reports indicate that she was standing on a rock, attempting to take a selfie, when a powerful wave knocked her down, causing her to hit her head on the rocks. Despite the efforts of a 35-year-old man who jumped into the sea to rescue her, she was already in cardiac arrest.
Passing Confirmed The Following Morning
Emergency responders from SANAS-Madeira performed resuscitation maneuvers and transported her to the Seixal pier, where firefighters and the Rapid Intervention Medical Team (EMIR) continued their efforts. She was then taken to Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital with a pulse, but sadly, her passing was confirmed the following morning.
A tragedy that affects us all. We feel immense pain for the family.
Mirko Mari, mayor of Colmurano
Community In Collective Sorrow
The mayor of Colmurano, Mirko Mari, expressed the collective sorrow of the community, stating, "A tragedy that affects us all. We feel immense pain for the family." The family is well known in their local community and the news of Salvucci's death has therefore been widely reported in Italian media outlets, with her photograph shared across various publications. According to sources, the repatriation of the body will not take place before July 2nd.
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