Moments of great apprehension at Laguna Escondida, an evocative Uruguayan beach near Punta del Este. On New Year’s Day, Martin Demichelis, former defensive pillar of Bayern Munich and Manchester City, was bathing with his family when a strong current dragged them out to sea, making it difficult to return to shore. The intervention of some surfers present in the area was decisive: without hesitation they dived into the water and, using their boards, managed to help Demichelis and his family get to safety, avoiding the worst. A great scare, resolved thanks to the courage and promptness of the improvised rescuers.
