Portugal president helps rescue of two young girls

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa hit beach and helines on Saturday as he assisted in rescue of two young girls in sourn Portugal.

Rebelo de Sousa is alrey kwn in his home country for his swimming skills and for being a man of people.

He is often seen alone on beach near his home, in stores or at cinema, chatting with people.

In May, a photograph of Rebelo de Sousa waiting in line wearing a mask at a local store became viral.

Portuguese president is on a work holiday tour, visiting all Portuguese regions during summertime to show his support for tourism sector, during COVID-19 pandemic.

Portuguese are accustomed to catching informal glimpses of ir political leers.

Previous hes of state Mario Soares and Jorge Sampaio, in 1980s and 1990s, routinely went out unattended, reportedly causing alarm among ir security detail.