Firefighters find the body of a young man who disappeared while trying to cross a river in Ubatuba

The body of another victim, a 14-year-old teenager who was with her 20-year-old woman, had already been located and identified on Wednesday 24th, one day after their disappearance.

After five days of research, the Maritime Fire Brigade (GBMar) the body of was found on Saturday 27th 20-year-old woman disappeared after trying to cross the Puruba River, a Ubatuba, north coast of Sao Pauloon the afternoon of Tuesday 23rd. The company informs that the family recognized the victim this Sunday 28th.

According to GBMar, the body was found on Saturday in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, but only this Sunday did the family members arrive at the Institute of Forensic Medicine (IML) of Angra dos Reis, also in Rio, where they were recognized.

With her on the day of the accident there was also a 14-year-old teenager, who also died. OR The girl’s body was found in Praia do Léo, in the region, the day after the accident. In this case the recognition was made by the uncle on the same day.

According to the company, the uncle of one of the victims reported that the two young women were trying to cross the river when they realized they were being dragged by the current that went towards the sea. She soon lost sight of them. The search began immediately.

Tips to avoid the risk of drowning:

• Always swim near a lifeguard. Ask for the best place to swim in the sea;
• Respect the danger signs; watch out for the red flag;
• Don’t overestimate your swimming abilities. Ideally, the water should not exceed the level of the navel;
• Pay particular attention to children;
• Swim away from rocks, stilts or docks. Avoid night swimming;
• Make sure there are no ditches into which water can enter;
• Avoid drinking alcohol before swimming in the sea or river;
• Be careful when trying to save someone. Ask the lifeguard for help;
• Stay away from marine animals such as jellyfish;
• If you get swept away, don’t swim against the current. Stay calm, try to float and ask for help by making arm signals.

Source: Terra

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