Argentine couple is injured after being hit by a wave while taking photos on the coast of Búzios

Argentine tourists are hit by a wave and are injured in Búzios A couple of Argentine tourists were injured on Tuesday afternoon (14) after being hit by a wave while taking photos on a rocky shore in Ponta da Lagoinha, in Armação dos Búzios, in the Lakes Region of Rio. The victims received first aid on site and were taken to the Dr. Rodolpho Perissé Municipal Hospital. According to the Municipal Health Department, the woman suffered a deep cut on her leg and needed stitches. The man's condition was not reported. The rescue teams were activated around 2pm, when the Fire Department requested support from the municipal lifeguard service to respond to the incident. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp. Tourists were taking photos at Ponta da Lagoinha when they were surprised by the sea. Folha de Búzios Before the agents arrived, people who were at the scene helped remove the couple from the rocks. Afterwards, lifeguards provided first aid, and teams from the Fire Department took over the service with advanced support. According to lifeguard coordination, Ponta da Lagoinha is a point of contemplation and is not suitable for swimming. The place has signs that warn about the risk of approaching the rocks, especially during periods of hangover. According to the coordination, there was no lifeguard on duty at the location at the time of the accident because the weather was rainy. As the area is an environmental preservation area, the installation of permanent support structures for professionals is not permitted. The coordination also reported that, during the summer and in times of hangover, the lifeguard staff is usually reinforced in the region. On the other beaches of the peninsula, the service remains available with teams on duty. MORE