São Paulo authorities confirmed they are investigating the death of a man found in the Tietê River on Sunday, July 3rd.
Police officers and rescue teams were called to the scene after a passerby spotted a floating body near the Ponte das Bandeiras bridge.
The body was later identified as belonging to a 42-year-old man who had been reported missing since Saturday night.
Preliminary investigations indicate the man may have drowned, but further details are yet to be confirmed by the autopsy.
The Tietê River is one of the most polluted rivers in Brazil, and several incidents of drowning due to contamination have been reported over the years.
Environmental experts have expressed concerns over the safety of swimming or practicing water sports in the river and urge caution to the population.
- The Tietê River runs through the state of São Paulo and is a major waterway for the city of São Paulo.
- The pollution levels in the river are due to industrial and human waste, making it unsafe for swimming and other recreational activities.
The investigation into the man’s death is ongoing, and authorities are awaiting further information from the autopsy report to determine the exact cause of death.
The victim’s family has been notified, and support is being provided during this difficult time.
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E. Thompson
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