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A team of divers from the Sena Madureira Fire Department began searching this Wednesday (25) for resident Gerson Meireles, 31, who is missing in the waters of the Purus River. In this sense, several diving sections were carried out, however, the Firefighters were still unsuccessful in locating the victim’s body.
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Ferry over the Purus River/Photo: Reproduction
According to Lieutenant C. Queiroz, from the Sena Fire Department, diving would resume today, but this measure became unfeasible due to the flood of the Purus River. “Today, the river has risen a lot and is going down a lot. Due to the risks, diving has been suspended and superficial searches are being carried out. Yesterday, firefighters took dives at various points on the Purus River,” he confirmed.
Divers are searching for the body/Photo: Reproduction
It was determined that Gerson Meireles, the victim, had drunk alcohol and went from one ferry to another. At that moment, he fell into the water and did not have the strength to return.
Residents who were at the scene confirmed that they still managed to move the ferry away, however, they only found the victim’s sandal.
