# Drowning incidents and water safety concerns in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drowning-incidents-and-water-safety-concerns-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-10-12T20:39:15.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. A series of drowning incidents has been reported across various regions in Brazil, raising concerns regarding water safety and local oversight. In Tangará da Serra, a 13-year-old boy died after entering a lake at Parque da Família to follow friends. Following the incident, local police noted the absence of municipal employees responsible for the park during the accident, prompting a Civil Police investigation into security protocols. Broader reports indicate multiple fatalities and near-fatalities in different states. In Brasília, a 20-year-old man drowned in Lago Paranoá, where officials noted that previously installed preventive signage had been vandalized. Other incidents include drownings in a pool in Minas Gerais, a fish tank in Paraná, and various water-related accidents in Rio Grande do Norte and Arraial do Cabo. In Pernambuco, an 11-month-old baby required intensive care after being found unconscious in a water tank. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Brazil reports multiple drowning incidents across various regions A series of drowning incidents across Brazil, including a fatal accident at Lago Paranoá and several others involving children and elderly individuals, has raised urgent concerns over water safety. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teenager-drowns-in-rio-grande-do-norte-beach ### 2026-09-20: Tangará da Serra teenager drowns in park lake A 13-year-old boy drowned while attempting to reach an island in a lake at Parque da Família in Tangará da Serra, Brazil. Police are investigating park security and staff presence during the incident. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tangar-da-serra-teenager-drowns-in-park-lake --- Cite as: Drowning incidents and water safety concerns in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/drowning-incidents-and-water-safety-concerns-in-brazil