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Kitesurfer Alan Wesley Pinto Ribeiro found dead in São Luís
The body of 29-year-old kitesurfer Alan Wesley Pinto Ribeiro was located on Sunday morning at Bonfim Beach in São Luís, Maranhão. He had been missing since Saturday morning after falling into the sea while practicing kitesurfing near São Marcos Beach.
Local residents discovered the body and alerted the Maranhão Military Fire Department (CBMMA). The search operation, which included the Maritime Firefighters Battalion (BBMar), utilized boats, jet skis, drones, and helicopters. During the search, his surfboard and kite were also recovered.
The body will be sent to the Legal Medical Institute (IML) for necessary examinations before being released to his family.
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Alan Wesley Pinto Ribeiro · Maranhão Military Fire Department · São Luís