Search operations for British professional surfer Arran Strong, 28, who disappears off Portugal’s coast are called off, according to multiple UK and European outlets. Strong goes missing near Arrifana Beach on Portugal’s southern coast and is reported to have vanished in the Atlantic while crossing between beaches. BBC Sport and others report that the search is halted after several days of efforts. Fox News states Strong is presumed dead following a four-day search, while The Independent and Sky News report that tributes are paid after the search is stopped. Daily Mail and other reports say emergency services are alerted after concerns he has disappeared, following incidents described as paddleboarding or swimming between areas while with his coach. Euronews and The Independent also cite tributes shared online, including a post on Instagram by GB Surfing that describes Strong as a “fantastic teammate” and a “respected competitor.” Portuguese authorities are reported to end the search. The overall accounts consistently describe the location, the circumstances of Strong’s disappearance, the ending of search activity, and subsequent public tributes.