
With one pilgrim already dead following a fall, and another at risk of being tetraplegic after a tragic accident in the sea, authorities are going all out to try and prevent any further mishaps among the hordes of young people taking part in World Youth Day. Barriers are in place to dissuade impromptu dives into the waters of the Tejo, and foot and water-borne patrols will try and head off anyone who wriggles round the barriers.