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Tragedy as search is called off for Brit surfing star, 28, who vanished while paddle boarding in Portugal
A RESCUE operation has been called off after a talented Brit surfer went missing while paddle boarding off the southern coast of Portugal. Arran Strong, 28, was reported missing at around 11.30am on Monday morning near the scenic Arrifana resort, prompting emergency services to launch a search. The...
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What happenedTragedy as search is called off for Brit surfing star, 28, who vanished while paddle boarding in Portugal.
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Right / center-rightTragedy as search is called off for Brit surfing star, 28, who vanished while paddle boarding in Portugal
Tragedy as search is called off for Brit surfing star, 28, who vanished while paddle boarding in Portugal
A RESCUE operation has been called off after a talented Brit surfer went missing while paddle boarding off the southern coast of Portugal. Arran Strong, 28, was reported missing at around 1...
Tragedy as search is called off for Brit surfing star, 28, who vanished while paddle boarding in Portugal
A RESCUE operation has been called off after a talented Brit surfer went missing while paddle boarding off the southern coast of Portugal. Arran Strong, 28, was reported missing at around 1...
