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Maritime accidents in Igarapé-Miri

Overview

A series of maritime accidents has occurred in the Igarapé-Miri region of Pará, Brazil.

In late September, a collision between two small vessels, known as rabetas, on the Meruú River resulted in the deaths of two young men, Thiago Pantoja and Rivaldo Lima. The victims were reportedly returning from a community event when the accident took place.

In early October, a separate incident involving a shipwreck occurred in a rural area of the municipality. While no injuries or fatalities were reported in this instance, the vessel lost approximately R$ 1 million worth of musical equipment intended for a cultural and gospel festival. The cause of this shipwreck remains undetermined.

Entities

Igarapé-Miri · Rivaldo Lima · Capitania dos Portos · Sabor Açaí · Campo Nova Esperança

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Igarapé-Miri boat shipwreck causes R$ 1 million in equipment loss

    A boat carrying R$ 1 million worth of musical equipment for the band Sabor Açaí shipwrecked in Igarapé-Miri, Pará. No injuries were reported, but the equipment remains submerged.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Igarapé-Miri boat collision kills two young men

    Two young men died after their small boats collided in the Meruú River in Igarapé-Miri, Pará, while returning from a local party. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com.br · dol.com.br · folhadoprogresso.com.br · jd1noticias.com · portaltailandia.com