Brazilian Navy nears completion of Iguazu Falls boat accident inquiry

The Brazilian Navy has announced that its administrative inquiry into a boat accident at the Iguazu Falls is 95% complete. The incident, involving a Macuco Safari vessel on July 28, resulted in the death of a 25-year-old Dutch tourist, Mark Lencinski, among eight occupants.

Captain of the Ports of Rio Paraná, Uanderson Simonin, stated that all employees involved in the operation have been interviewed and technical and documentary checks have been performed to reconstruct the accident. Once finalized, the inquiry will be forwarded to the Maritime Tribunal for the official determination of causes and responsibilities.

Simultaneously, the Civil Police of Paraná is conducting a criminal investigation. Authorities are currently awaiting a report from the Scientific Police of Curitiba to proceed with the investigation and clarify the circumstances surrounding the fatality.