Emergency Mobile Service (Samu) was called to provide help, but upon arriving, found the closed medical post, which complicated the situation
A tragic incident occurred in the staircases of, in the where a 54-year-old man lost his life after being uneasiness. The Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) was called to provide help, but upon arriving, found the closed medical post, which complicated the situation. The death of the man happened around 7:39 am, and the Samu team arrived at 8:13 am. Despite the rapid mobilization, the lack of immediate care was a critical factor. The Fire Department was also called, but withdrew as Samu was already on site performing the first calls.
In addition to the tragedy, the complex of Christ the Redeemer faced infrastructure problems, as an energy drop had left the area without light. This situation affected not only the functioning of the Corcovado train, but also the communication and guidance to tourists present at the site. Visitors reported that there was a shortage of information during the incident, which generated confusion and concern among those in the place. The man’s body was veiled in the Laudato Si chapel, where friends and family could pay their latest honors.
Posted by Sarah Paula
*Report produced with the aid of AI
