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At least one person left disappeared in Capitlio, in the south of Minas Gerais, where a head of water left dozens of victims that Saturday (2/1). During this Sunday (3/1), the firefighters look for a young man of approximately 20 years, identified as Jardyan Resende.
According to the corporation, the military and the Navy have already recovered two bodies: one floating in Furnas Lake and the other in a place that is difficult to access.
The bodies belong to Helen Cristina and Elayla Chagas, both residents de Oliveira, also in the south of the state.
The two bodies were delivered to the So Vicente funeral home, located in the municipality of Alpinpolis, in the same region.
Firefighters do not rule out that another person, in addition to the young man in his 20s, is also missing.
“While the popular people reported that they had seen two other victims submerged in the waters, the most reliable report was that of this missing child mentioned above, on which the efforts are concentrated. However, it is not ruled out that there may be a second victim ”, informed the fire department.
Not total, like you seek this Sunday six soldiers and two vehicles participate. They also took a scenic flight in the morning, but to no avail.
Telephone and radio signals are poor at the site. Therefore, the military has difficulty updating search information.
Official mourning
The Municipality of Oliveira decreed an official three-day mourning for the death of its inhabitants in Capitolio.
“The Municipality of Oliveira, through the mayor Cristine Lasmar (MDB), the deputy mayor Chicre Abud, secretaries and officials, reaches the public to express to the bereaved families the deepest feeling of regret for the death of the olive growers Helen Cristina, Elayla Chagas and Jardyan Resende ”, wrote the municipal executive on social networks.
Or case
About 20 people were hit out of the water around 2:20 pm in Capitlio. The head of water was caused by heavy rains falling on the top of the Carpincho River, located in the Eco Parque de Capitlio.
The event occurred in the region known as Cascatinha. In addition to the two deaths and the missing youth, 16 people were rescued.
The phenomenon that left victims in Capitolio is caused by a momentary rise in the water level of rivers and lakes. It occurs when a large amount of rain falls on the upper parts of a waterfall.
With that, the bathers They are surprised by the water, which rises rapidly.
The advice given by the simple Civil Defense: the population needs to avoid waterfalls without lifeguards. Also, the bather should never visit them alone during the rainy season.
It is also important to check the specific weather for the day. The presence of leaves on the surface, an increase in the volume of the “waterfall” and a change in the color of the river are signs that a stream of water is taking place, the agency says.
