20 firefighters participate in search for missing kitesurfer in São Luís

Kitesurfer Alan Wesley Pinto Ribeiro, aged 29, disappears on Praia de São Marcos, in São Luís. Disclosure/Social media A task force with 20 firefighters is taking part in the search for kitesurfer Alan Wesley Pinto Ribeiro, aged 29, who disappeared this Saturday morning (15), on Praia de São Marcos, in São Luís. The operation by the Maranhão Military Fire Brigade (CBMMA) brings together teams on land and at sea and also has air support and kitesurfing athletes. The searches began around 7am. The board and kite used by Alan were found on the sand strip. As of Saturday afternoon, he had still not been located. According to the CBMMA commander, Colonel Célio Roberto, the 20 firefighters mobilized work on different fronts of the operation. Part of the staff works directly in the search area, while another team supports the work. Kitesurfing athletes also mobilized to help in the search for the missing man. Alan's family and friends follow the operation at the scene. According to Colonel Célio Roberto, the corporation provided psychological support to the family during the searches. The operation also has support from the Air Tactical Center (CTA). According to the commander, the strong winds recorded in the region make the teams' work difficult. The colonel also stated that firefighters will remain mobilized and that the search will continue until the kitesurfer is located. He advised family and friends to await official information about the operation. The circumstances of the disappearance are still being investigated. Kitesurfer disappears on Praia de São Marcos, in São Luís A 29-year-old kitesurfer disappeared this Saturday morning (15), on Praia de São Marcos, in São Luís. The victim was identified as Alan Wesley Pinto Ribeiro. According to the Maranhão Military Fire Department (CBMMA), the Maritime Fire Brigade (BBMar) was called at around 7am, after receiving information that a kitesurfer had fallen into the water. At the scene, firefighters found the victim's board on the sand strip. A sailor reported that the kite/equipment used in kitesurfing had already been recovered, but that it was not possible to assist Alan. Teams from the Air Tactical Center (CTA) and the Fire Department began searching the region using boats and aircraft. Until the last update of this report, Alan Wesley had still not been located.