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Tourist Killed by Freak Lightning Strike on Brazilian Beach
31 Aug
Summary
- A 39-year-old tourist tragically died after a lightning strike on Praia da Pinheira.
- CCTV footage captured the moment the lightning bolt struck the woman on the sand.
- Despite resuscitation efforts, the victim passed away the morning after the incident.
A devastating incident occurred on Praia da Pinheira in Palhoça, Brazil, where 39-year-old tourist Endinara Gonçalves Arezze lost her life. The tragedy unfolded on a Friday evening, shortly after 6 p.m., as she walked along the beach with her partner.
CCTV footage revealed the moment a lightning bolt struck Arezze, causing her to fall. Her partner was unharmed but immediately attempted to assist her. The area had been experiencing severe weather, including rain, strong winds, and frequent lightning.
Emergency responders arrived to find Arezze unconscious. Despite immediate CPR efforts and subsequent resuscitation attempts during transport and at a medical facility, she succumbed to her injuries the following Saturday morning. She was originally from Caxias do Sul.
