Lawyer who represents parents says that family is devastated and does not want to speak up at the moment; Accident happened at Serra Geral National Park, in Cambará do Sul
The body of Bianca Bernardon Zanella, 11, was buried this Saturday (12) in. The girl died after falling from a height of 70 meters in the Fortaleza Canyon, located in Serra Geral National Park, in Cambará do Sul (RS), one of the main sights of the region. The funeral took place during the day in the Vatican Chapel, in the Bom Retiro neighborhood, and the burial was held in the afternoon at the Colony Orleans parish cemetery. The body arrived in the capital of Paraná on Saturday morning at an aircraft provided by the Government of Paraná, which also provided the family transport the night before.
According to lawyer Carolina do Rocio dos Santos, who represents Bianca’s parents, the family decided not to speak publicly at this time. In an interview with the RPC, she stated that her parents are “completely devastated” and asked for solidarity from society. The girl was autistic, diagnosed with (Tea) level 2 to 3, and lived with her parents and two younger siblings in Curitiba.
According to the Rio Grande do Sul Fire Department, the accident occurred when the family was preparing to get off the lookout to the base of the canyon, where there is a cafeteria. The mother had followed in front with her two younger children, while her father accompanied Bianca. Police said the girl ran toward the edge and her father tried to reach her unsuccessfully. At the point of the fall there are no protection fences.
The rescue lasted about ten hours and involved the use of drones and rappelling techniques. The body was found approximately 70 meters from the fall site and removed at night. The necropsy report pointed out that the cause of death was polytrauma. The expert was held at the Taquara Forensic Medical Post, and the Rio Grande do Sul Civil Police investigation must determine the circumstances of the accident.
The Fortaleza canyon is the largest in Brazil, with up to 900 meters deep and 7.5 km long. It is 23 km from the center of Cambará do Sul, in an altitude area that reaches 1,240 meters above sea level. The national park where it is located offers light and moderate trails with panoramic views, but there are points without security barriers. After the accident, the park was closed on Friday (11). The administration said it is collaborating with the investigations.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
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