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Major of Bahia Military Police swims 500 meters to rescue sergeant

Bahia Military Police São Francisco River rescue operation bee attack Major Gil

A major from the 45th CIPM of the Bahia Military Police performed a rescue in the São Francisco River near Pedra Branca on Wednesday, October 28. While traveling by boat, a police team was attacked by a swarm of bees, forcing the officers into the water to escape.

During the incident, the officers were swept away by the river current. Major Gil observed that Sergeant Lima was struggling to see and could not swim against the current. The major swam more than 500 meters to reach the sergeant and guide him to safety.

Sergeant Lima is currently in stable condition in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) receiving medical treatment. The Bahia Military Police command praised the major for his courage and solidarity.

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Bahia Military Police · Major Gil · Pedra Branca · Sergeant Lima · São Francisco River

Sources

Major da PMBA nada mais de 500 metros para salvar sargento durante ataque de abelhas no Rio São Francisco - Blog do Didi Galvão [didigalvao.com.br]
Major Gil da 45ª CIPM nada mais de 500 metros para salvar sargento após ataque de abelhas no Rio São Francisco [www.portaljaguarari.com.br]
Ataque de abelhas no Rio São Francisco termina em resgate heroico [atarde.com.br]
Em ato de coragem, major da PMBA nada mais de 500 metros para salvar sargento no Rio São Francisco [anoticiadovale.com]