December 18th 2024.
A devastating event occurred in Brazil during a thunderstorm on December 16. As workers were setting up a massive Christmas tree on the water at Lagoa de Aractiba in Maricá, a municipality in Rio de Janeiro, strong winds caused the tree to collapse. The force of the winds caused the tree to break apart and fall into the water, resulting in one worker losing his life and two others being injured.
The incident was captured on film by local media who were documenting the set-up of the tree. It was a heartbreaking sight to see the festive attraction being destroyed in a matter of seconds by the fierce thunderstorm. It was later confirmed by Mayor Fabiano Horta that the victim was 21-year-old Vinicius dos Santos Abreu. He also announced that the city would be observing two days of official mourning to honor Abreu's passing.
In a statement shared on the city's website, it was described as a "tragic accident." Despite the heavy rain warning issued by Civil Defence officials at 3:45 pm that day, the winds were too strong and the tree came crashing down before the workers could evacuate. The mayor expressed his deepest condolences to the victim's family and friends, acknowledging the loss of a valuable member of the community.
The city of Maricá has suspended all Christmas Lights programming as a mark of respect for the victim, with plans to resume on Thursday, December 19th. The two injured workers have been discharged from the hospital, while local police continue to investigate the incident. This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of safety precautions during severe weather conditions.
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