Surfer Martin ‘Mantega’ Cirko Dies While Chasing ‘Vida Boa’ in Portugal

Tragic news out of Portugal as a surfer found himself in a difficult situation amidst strong currents and heavy waves, resulting in his death by drowning.

It happened on February 23rd at Praia do Canal, in Aljezur, Portugal; the victim, Martin “Mantega” Cirko, was 39 years old.

Mantega, who was of German descent yet grew up in Brazil, has been surfing with a friend when the incident occurred. He went missing for a few minutes, according to local reports. The friend pulled Mantega from the water, and he was pronounced dead.