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Dramatic rescue operation in Madeira. A Polish sailor fell into the ocean

Hurricane Bruna caused over 200 rescue interventions and the cancellation of 52 flights, including four from Poland

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A 54-year-old Polish sailor was rescued off the coast of Madeira after his yacht capsized in the waves and was taken to hospital in Funchal with symptoms of hypothermia.
The Bruno storm caused over 200 rescue interventions in the archipelago and the cancellation of 52 flights, including four routes from Poland to Warsaw and Katowice.

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Hurricane Bruna caused major disruptions in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, including blocked roads, landslides and flooding. Rescuers had carried out over 200 interventions by Sunday evening.

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Local media reported that a 54-year-old sailor from Poland, whose yacht was capsized on the shores of Madeira, was admitted to a hospital in Funchal, the island's main city, on Sunday with symptoms of hypothermia. According to TVI's findings, the home port of the Polish yacht is Gdańsk.

Hurricane Bruna caused serious disruptions on the Portuguese archipelago. According to Vitor Ferreira from the Portuguese Civil Defense, by Sunday evening rescuers had carried out over 200 interventions in Madeira.

Most often, the services' actions consisted of clearing roads blocked by broken trees, landslides or flooded with water. Strong winds and intense rainfall led to numerous traffic difficulties.

Unfavorable weather conditions also affected air traffic. According to information from ANA, the company managing Portuguese airports, a total of 52 connections to and from Funchal were canceled on Sunday.

The canceled flights included four flights between Madeira and Poland - to Warsaw and Katowice.

Open Questions

What are the exact circumstances of the yacht capsizing?
What is the current health condition of the rescued sailor?
Will flights between Madeira and Poland be restored in the coming days?