A 31-year-old woman died after being struck by lightning while camping on a beach, in the city of Novo Airão, 115 kilometers from Manaus (AM), in the early hours of this Sunday (13).
According to the Civil Police, Nayara Hélida Mendes was rescued and taken to a hospital in the city, but she could not resist and died.
According to the tourism company Aventurei, a storm that resulted in a lightning strike near the camp caused an electrical discharge that affected four clients and a guide.
“Around midnight, a very strong wind started, I had my tent open because the weather was hot, stuffy, there was no sign that this storm was going to hit”, said Sara Oliveira, who was also camped there at the time of the incident. occurred.
The camp activity was interrupted, and the remaining participants returned to their homes during the early hours of the morning, the tourism company stated.
“One of the victims had to be transferred by speedboat to the hospital in Novo Airão. Unfortunately, even after initial care, he was pronounced dead at the hospital,” stated Aventurei Turismo.
“There was a specific lightning bolt that was deafening, right after it struck we heard screams for help […] there were lots of rays, flashes everywhere”, Sara told CNN .
The other four victims suffered the electric shock, but did not suffer serious damage, requiring only medical attention in the hospital, the company said in a statement.
“I asked what had happened, a girl replied that the lightning hit them and that Nayara immediately fell to the ground, shaking, her pulse was weak and was taken to Novo Airão and that there was already an ambulance waiting for her”, he said. the tourist.
Aventurei Turismo also said that it is offering all the necessary support and assistance to the victim’s family. […] “Nayara was not just a client, but also a friend. Our hearts go out to his family at this difficult time,” the company said.
This content was originally published in Woman dies after being struck by lightning while camping on AM on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
I’m James Harper, a highly experienced and accomplished news writer for World Stock Market. I have been writing in the Politics section of the website for over five years, providing readers with up-to-date and insightful information about current events in politics. My work is widely read and respected by many industry professionals as well as laymen.
