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After more than two hours of work, the Fire Department concluded the rescue of the body of one of the two workers drowned on Thursday afternoon (12) inside one of the condominium water tanks in Rio Branco. The body of the second victim should still be removed from the reservoir in the coming hours.
The reservoir is about 40 meters high and was approximately 50% of its capacity filled/ Photo: Contilnet
The victims were using epoxy paint to plug leaks inside the reservoir when they passed out due to the inhalation of toxic vapors, in a closed environment and without the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
The reservoir is about 40 meters high and was approximately 50% of its capacity filled. After fainting, both drowned. A third person who worked with them managed to leave in time and escaped without injury.
The withdrawal of the body was carried out with the support of the Nautical Platoon of the 2nd Fire Battalion, which acted inside the reservoir. The Military Police were also on site to isolate the area and follow the procedures.
