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UFMG student dies after drowning in university sports center pool

Tiago Felipe Alves de Almeida, a 26-year-old law student at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), died after drowning in the pool at the University Sports Center (CEU) on Tuesday night, September 22.

According to UFMG, rescuers on-site provided immediate assistance and transported Almeida to Hospital Odilon Behrens, but he did not survive. The university issued an official statement expressing deep sorrow and confirmed they are providing assistance to the student's family.

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais have sent the body to the Medical Legal Institute (IML) for examination. Findings from these reports will be required to determine the exact circumstances and cause of the death.

Entities

Centro Esportivo Universitário · Hospital Odilon Behrens · Tiago Felipe Alves de Almeida · Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The student died despite receiving medical attention. oaltoacre.com · www.em.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Rescuers at the scene provided assistance and transported the student to Hospital Odilon Behrens. oaltoacre.com · www.em.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Tiago Felipe Alves de Almeida, a 26-year-old law student, died after drowning in the University Sports Center (CEU) pool. oaltoacre.com · www.em.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The body was sent to the Medical Legal Institute (IML) for examination to determine the exact cause of death. oaltoacre.com