Two well-known influencers died horribly after refusing to wear life jackets when their overcrowded vessel sank. Police said the ship was swept away by a high wave, throwing the passengers into the water. , victims according to investigators they didn’t wear vests because it would spoil their photos.
They died because they didn’t want vests
The tragic incident took place in September 2024 near the coast called Devil’s Throat, located near São Paulo, Brazil. Police said the victims were 37-year-old Aline Tamara Moreira de Amorim and 27-year-old Beatriz Tavares da Silva Faria, who died after the yacht sank. A couple she was part of a group of several enjoying a stay at sea after a party.
However, during the investigation found that the yacht was overcrowded when leaving the party, exceeding its maximum capacity. Police Commissioner Marcos Alexandre Alfino told local media that influencers didn’t have life jackets because they didn’t want it to disrupt their photo shoot. “They didn’t want to wear them because they were taking selfies. They were saying that im interfere with sunbathing,” he noted, adding that before the tragedy, a video was made showing them enjoying their stay on the boat.
The passengers were fighting for their lives
The ship’s captain, who has remained anonymous, cooperated with police and provided additional information about the incident. He explained that his superiors told him to take six people out of the party, although his yacht could hold a maximum of 5 passengers.
Local media added that the ship was hit by a big wave while sailing, and the vessel could not withstand the onslaught and immediately began to sink. The captain, who was one of the five survivors, made it clear that he tried to save the deceased influencers after the crash, but they soon disappeared under the water. “There were very strong waves and we almost died. We couldn’t swim properly. I knew I couldn’t last long. I hurt my leg and swallowed a lot of water,” she said a woman named Camila who was also on the sinking ship.
The police added that the next day, marine rescuers discovered the body of 27-year-old Beatriz. Ten years older mother of one child named Aline, however she was not found until a week later, when her lifeless body washed up on the beach of Itaquitanduva.
Investigators currently they are investigating whether this tragedy could have been prevented. “We want to to come to a conclusion whether the fatal accident occurred due to the negligence or imprudence of the passengers” added the commissioner.
