Portugal authorities end search for missing British surfer

Key points

• Portugal’s maritime authorities ended the search for British surfer Arran Strong after failing to find him off Arrifana beach.
• Strong, 28, disappeared Monday while paddleboarding from Monte Clérigo beach toward Carrapateira with coach José Maria Pyrrait.
• A local fishing boat rescued Pyrrait, who reported that Strong’s board was found drifting in deep water with poor visibility.
• GB Surfing paid tribute to Strong as a respected competitor and teammate, offering condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.