August 13th 2024.
Arianne Risso devoted her days to helping her patients fight against cancer. As a doctor, she understood the importance of her work and was dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those suffering from this disease. So, when her life was tragically cut short in a plane crash along with seven other doctors, it was a heart-wrenching blow for all who knew her.
The ill-fated flight took off from Cascavel, in Parana state, en route to Sao Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport. However, it never reached its destination, crashing in the city of Vinhedo. The horrifying footage of the ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop spiraling out of control before bursting into flames shocked and saddened people across Brazil.
Among the 62 passengers onboard were Risso and her colleagues, who were on their way to an oncology conference to learn more about a disease that claims thousands of lives in Brazil each year. It was a devastating loss for the medical community, as these doctors were known for their passion, dedication, and expertise in treating terminally ill patients.
Parana Governor Ratinho Júnior expressed his sorrow, stating that he personally knew some of the victims and that it was a sad day for everyone. Risso's cousin, Stephany Albuquerque, remembered her cousin as a compassionate and driven individual from a young age. She always wanted to be a doctor and worked tirelessly to achieve her dream, sacrificing a social life for her studies.
Albuquerque shared that Risso was not just a doctor who prescribed medication, but she genuinely cared for her patients. She would go above and beyond, giving out her personal phone number and making herself available to them at any time. Risso's colleague, Mariana Belim, also shared a similar dedication to her profession. She was described as intelligent, empathetic, and devoted to her work, having specialized in clinical oncology.
The news of the crash devastated the Cascavel cancer hospital, where Risso and Belim had been in residencies. The institution praised them for their conscientiousness and respect towards their patients, stating that their love for the profession was evident in everything they did.
The loss of these doctors left the entire medical community in mourning, and the Federal Council of Medicine expressed its solidarity for the victims' families and friends. As the investigation into the crash continues, there are more questions than answers. Reports of severe icing in the area at the time of the crash have raised concerns, but experts caution against jumping to conclusions.
The black boxes from the plane, which contain flight data and cockpit audio, have been recovered and are being analyzed. The air force's center for the investigation and prevention of air accidents is also conducting a criminal probe. The airline and the manufacturer are cooperating with the investigation, but for the loved ones of the victims, the priority is finding out the cause of the crash and seeking justice.
Risso's mother, Fatima Albuquerque, expressed her grief and anger, blaming the crash on profit-driven capitalists and the neglect of authorities. Stephany Albuquerque also hopes for a thorough investigation and justice for her cousin and the other 61 victims.
In the midst of this tragedy, the memory of these eight doctors will live on through the lives they touched and the patients they saved. They were on a journey to gain more knowledge and skills to better serve their patients, and their loss has left a void in the medical community. As Brazil mourns the loss of these dedicated doctors, the search for answers continues, and justice for their untimely deaths remains a top priority.
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