It was still dark in the northern Spanish city of San Sebastián when the two men – one Spanish, the other Brazilian – were struck with the idea of going for a swim. They raced into the frigid, lapping waters of the city’s Playa de La Concha, capping off a night of hard partying.
Their troubles started soon after. The currents in the Bay of Biscay were strong, pulling them deeper into the 13C (55F) waters. A police officer spotted them struggling, and set in motion a rescue that brought more than 20 first responders to the scene.
