Gerry McCann understood the feelings in Luz, but still felt he was doing the right thing making a film highlighting the resort again;
Gerry McCann singled out the local community for praise and expressed appreciation for all the sacrifices they have been forced to endure the past two years, such as the negative impact the case has had on jobs and tourism in the area.
“They don’t want the media intrusion and the negative association with Madeleine’s abduction. For me, and this is going right back to 2007 – I didn’t feel any evil around Praia da Luz or anywhere else in Portugal. What happened here could have happened anywhere in the world”
“I am sorry for any harm caused to Praia da Luz”
But I do hope people understand why we are doing what we’ve done. This is a key factor in an investigation strategy. Madeleine is still missing. We need to do everything reasonable to get any information. The best thing for everyone is that she is found and that whoever took her is caught”.
It’s about Madeleine. As her parents, I hope people understand that we have to do what we are doing”, argued Mr McCann.
PORTUGAL NEWS SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2009