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Beach deaths spark safety probe Beach deaths spark safety probe
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Portuguese authorities are to investigate the safety precautions at a beach near where three Britons drowned.Portuguese authorities are to investigate the safety precautions at a beach near where three Britons drowned.
Robert and Deborah Fry, 53 and 49, and Barbara Jean Dinsmore, 43, from Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, died trying to save their children from strong currents.Robert and Deborah Fry, 53 and 49, and Barbara Jean Dinsmore, 43, from Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, died trying to save their children from strong currents.
A German man also died after the children were rescued from Praia do Tonel beach near Sagres, Portugal.A German man also died after the children were rescued from Praia do Tonel beach near Sagres, Portugal.
Regional governor Isilda Gomes told the BBC the beach did have signs warning people of the danger.Regional governor Isilda Gomes told the BBC the beach did have signs warning people of the danger.
No lifeguards were present as the season had ended.No lifeguards were present as the season had ended.
The BBC's Tom Burridge, who has travelled to the scene, said there was one warning sign on the beach with images and writing in Portuguese only.The BBC's Tom Burridge, who has travelled to the scene, said there was one warning sign on the beach with images and writing in Portuguese only.
The warning sign is in PortugueseThe warning sign is in Portuguese
Three other British adults are in hospital following the incident. Three other British adults are in hospital following the incident although family friend Dean Plumb from Swindon is expected to be released shortly.
The children were washed ashore with minor injuries but two of them lost both their parents, while another two lost one parent.The children were washed ashore with minor injuries but two of them lost both their parents, while another two lost one parent.
The beach where the three died faces the Atlantic and is popular with surfers because of its strong waves.The beach where the three died faces the Atlantic and is popular with surfers because of its strong waves.
Church services were held on Wednesday in Wootton Bassett to remember the three Britons, and a book of condolences has been opened.Church services were held on Wednesday in Wootton Bassett to remember the three Britons, and a book of condolences has been opened.