A startling event unfolded in Castro Marim, Algarve, when a patient from the Alzheimer's Unit of the Santa Casa da MisericĂłrdia managed to escape the facility by stealing an ambulance. The incident occurred on Monday night, drawing immediate attention from local authorities.
The Escape
The patient seized the opportunity when the ambulance was parked outside the institution, engine running, as the crew prepared to transport another patient. Around 9 PM, the man entered the vehicle and drove away, flashing emergency lights, covering several kilometers before being intercepted by the GNR near Castro Marim's salt pans.
No Harm Done
Fortunately, the incident resulted in no material damages or personal injuries. The ambulance was safely returned to the firefighters, and the situation was resolved without further complications.
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