In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Suriname, Brazil and Argentina, February 20- February 27, 2023
In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Suriname, Brazil and Argentina, February 20- February 27, 2023
Venezuelan pitcher Alex Herrera; Brazilian singer Diego Brava, journalist Silvan Alves, goalie Jiyan Kayo, beauty queen Ingrid Tavora (16); son of Peruvian Milagro Sala, leader of Tupac Amaru; & more
MEXICO
A teacher “died suddenly”:
Teacher dies in front of students at civic event
February 25, 2023
While he was in front of a group of students at an event held at the Ladislao Farías school in Monclova, a teacher fainted and died on Friday morning. Red Cross paramedics attended the educational campus where a civic event was taking place, after the report about the emergency was given, however, they could not revive the teacher, and confirmed his death. According to the first reports, Professor José Guadalupe Ávila was master of ceremony at an event organized on the occasion of Flag Day, when he began to feel dizzy and fainted in the presence of the student community and teachers of the institution. Given the situation, it was decided to send the students to their classrooms, while the teachers tried to revive their co-worker, which was not possible. The 43-year-old teacher was teaching Social studies at the Ladislao Farías High School, in the Central Region. His death caused great shock in the population of the Central Region, where in addition to working as a teacher, he had constant activities in a religious community.
No cause of death reported.
Domestic worker loses her life inside an apartment
February 23, 2023
A woman of approximately 50 years of age lost her life this Thursday afternoon inside an apartment of a housing complex called "Arenas Torres", to the west of the Chiapas capital. The report was made to the control, command, computation, and communication center by a minor of 16 years of age, who observed that the female, presumably a domestic employee, fainted into an armchair and remained motionless. After becoming aware of the incident, a Red Cross ambulance arrived at the site for its diagnosis of the lady, after several minutes of providing her with cardiopulmonary resuscitation she was no longer responsive.
No cause of death reported.
Man dies inside an urban truck in Guadalupe
February 21, 2023
The death of a user of an urban truck in the municipality of Guadalupe is being investigated by the State Investigation Agency. The mobilization of the Ministerial Police force took place around 09:30 am on Tuesday morning. The victim, whose identity was not provided, died inside an urban truck on Route 85 Tierra Propia. Also, rescuers arrived at the scene, who provided attention to the passenger, but he was already lifeless. According to the version of transport users, it was revealed that the victim suddenly fainted and fell on the floor of the unit. Experts from the State Prosecutor's Office arrived at the scene and began investigations to determine the causes of death.
No age or cause of death reported.
17 “died suddenly” from heart attacks:
Five people have died from heart attacks on public roads in 2023
February 25, 2023
In recent weeks [not even 2 months of the year], with a difference of hours or even just a day, five people died of heart attacks on roads in the city of Puebla; the victims are added to the ten who also died of heart attacks last year on the streets of Puebla, without managing to reach their homes or destinations. Of the total victims, only three were women and the rest, that is, 12, were men. The ages of the deceased range from 35 to 50 years of age, from 60 to 69 years of age and from 80 to 83 years of age. Some of those who died today were in their car, taxi, walking around the city or even riding their bicycle, without witnesses being able to do anything to keep them alive.
A runner dies in the Sports Unit of Cuautla
February 23, 2023
On the morning of this Thursday, February 23, the runner Juan Carlos, 64 years old, and who was a neighbor of the Fovissste Housing Unit of Amilcingo, died of a heart attack. His relatives told that Juan Carlos had left early to do physical activity at the Sports Unit of Cuautla. According to witnesses, Juan Carlos was jogging on the tartan track of the stadium when he began to feel unwell and fell fainting on lane five of the oval. Although they tried to help him, the man lost consciousness and upon the arrival of the aid elements on board the municipality ambulance, he was pronounced dead.
He died on the doorstep of his house
February 22, 2023
An gas station worker was surprised by death at the door of his house, when he arrived at his home located in the Infonavit Ciudad Industrial neighborhood, after a day of work, he apparently suffered a heart attack. "We saw when Ángel David, 32 years old, was on his way home, he was walking on the sidewalk and suddenly he blacked out, he was almost at the door of his house, on Cuicuilco Street". State Police officers quickly arrived and cordoned off the street, some residents of the place said.
Death of priosta paralyzes the carnival of San Fernando
February 20, 2023
In the municipality of San Fernando, Chiapas, 30 minutes from the capital, carnival was suspended due to the sudden death of the carnival leader, Doña Sandra Luz Díaz, who ceased to exist this Sunday, February 19, at the beginning of this festivity, one of the most anticipated in the town. Doña Sandra was surprised by a heart attack in the last year of her assignment, after five years that was extended by the COVID pandemic. Witnesses of the event relate that before the carnival dance was ended, she fell to the ground.
No age reported.
2 bodies found under different circumstances
February 20, 2023
Two lifeless people and in a state of decomposition were located in different homes, facts registered in the Municipality of Múzquiz. It was Sunday afternoon when they found the first unfortunate in a home located in the Ejido "El Pilote" in the mountains of the municipal capital. It was about Pascual González Romero, 66 years old, who had died several days ago, so the body was transferred to a well-known funeral home in this city in order to perform a legal necropsy and determine the exact causes of death, as he apparently died of natural causes. Another person was found dead in a home located on Moctezuma Street in Palaú. The person was identified by the name of 56-year-old Hector Navarro Zapata who suffered from a heart disease before which he apparently died of a heart attack.
He suffers a heart attack and animals devour his face
February 20, 2023
An elderly man who had been reported missing for more than three days in the El Tunalillo ejido, located south of Saltillo, was found dead during the morning of this Monday. Allegedly, he was eaten by animals, since he presented detachment of the face and skull, as reported by authorities of the State Attorney General's Office (FGE). He has been identified as José Santos Rodríguez Cabriales, who was 73 years old and suffered from hypertension. According to information provided to the authorities by relatives, the disappearance took place on the afternoon of Friday, February 17. However, they did not report him to the authority, believing that they could find him in a nearby community such as Rocamonte or Vetania. They reiterated that he used to graze animals in those directions and in the company of neighbors started a search that did not give immediate results. On Monday morning they carried out another thorough search that began from El Tejaban. It turns out that he was found in the kitchen area lifeless and with a completely disfigured face. Due to the remoteness of Saltillo, they arrived until 15:00 and proceeded to inspect the surroundings of the house. They reported that the man may have suffered a heart attack and, during the time he was lifeless, the animals took advantage of the fact that the door of his hut was open.
He dies waiting for parking
February 20, 2023
The victim, approximately 50 years old, was driving a sand-colored Chevrolet Malibu vehicle on row 45, when he suddenly began to feel unwell and suffered the heart attack. Other motorists realizing what happened crossed his unit to stop the vehicle so that the man did not collide other units. Then they asked for the intervention of the emergency bodies so that they could give him first aid. Civil Protection paramedics arrived at the scene, but the man had already died.
Reported on February 18:
Woman is found dead in her car at Los Mochis gas station
February 18, 2023
A woman was found dead inside her car at a gas station in the city of Los Mochis, Sinaloa; allegedly the victim of a cardiac arrest. According to the first data, the woman asked the employees of the fuel station to fill the tank of her car, when the service ended, she paid for the gasoline, moved her unit and parked in the sanitary area. The staff of the gas station could not determine if the woman went into the bathroom and then returned, until the time she spent parked caught their attention. When they approached to check if she needed any extra service, they realized that the woman was dead, at that moment they requested the presence of the relief bodies and the Ahome municipal Police, who confirmed that she had died. Criminal experts from the State Attorney General's Office initiated the first investigations to determine if the death was natural due to cardiac arrest, since they found no evidence of violence.
No age reported.
He dies of a heart attack in the middle of a public road in Saltillo
February 18, 2023
A man died a victim of a heart attack while driving on the Luis Echeverria peripheral. The first investigations indicate that the man was driving his van in the direction of the west on that road, when the driver began to feel unwell. Immediately, he stopped his vehicle and asked for help, so employees of the Lienzo Charro approached the place, with the intention of providing him with the possible help, however, it was in vain, because he died moments later. The testimonies indicate that the man suffered a sudden heart attack, despite being helped by the merchants.
No age reported.
He is surprised by death in his vehicle in Reynosa
February 18, 2023
A driver was found lifeless inside his car tonight in the parking lot of a shopping mall in Reynosa, where he allegedly died of a heart attack. The elderly victim was behind the wheel of a gold Chevrolet Malibu car, which was on. It was motorists who saw the man leaning on the seat and immovable and asked for the help of an ambulance, however, the Civil Protection paramedics no longer found his vital signs. The place was guarded by police investigators while Expert Services processed the scene of the death. After the ministerial procedures the cadaver was transferred to the morgue for the necropsy.
No age reported.
Reported on February 17:
Taxi driver dies of apparent heart attack in Corregidora
February 17, 2023
A taxi driver between 60 and 70 years of age suddenly lost his life due to a suspected heart attack while he was on duty. This unfortunate incident occurred at the height of the Huertas El Carmen subdivision, a few meters from Constituyentes Avenue, where paramedics were present, once they were alerted for the taxi driver's attention. Unfortunately, when providing the attention, it was only found that the steering wheel worker had already lost his life, so the perimeter was under protection of municipal police until the arrival of personnel from the Prosecutor's Office to start the forensic proceedings and then transfer the body to the morgue.
Death found him in a bus
February 17, 2023
A sexagenarian lost his life after suffering a heart attack on board a “YoVoy” urban truck on Route 50, which was traveling on Mahatma Gandhi Avenue. The report was received a minute after 19:00 hours at the Municipal C4 of Aguascalientes, in which it was stated that an unconscious person was on board an urban truck, which is why preventive police from the Commercial Police, as well as paramedics from the Red Cross, attended the site. After the arrival of the paramedics of the Red Cross ambulance they certified the absence of vital signs of who in life answered to the name of Alejandro "N", 65 years old, who lost his life by suffering an acute myocardial infarction.
Reported on February 15:
Sport City Coyoacán: Man suffers cardiac arrest and is found dead 24 hours later
February 15, 2023
This Tuesday, February 14th, it transpired the death of a customer of Sport City, a gym chain in Mexico, inside its branch in Coyoacán, allegedly, during the night of last Sunday, the 12th. According to reports, the man, identified as David Zamudio, died in the sports area of the gym from an alleged cardiac arrest. Despite the above, other reports indicate that the subject's body was found on Monday in the bathrooms of the place. It also transpired that David's relatives arrived at the gym branch on Monday itself, after the man did not return home on his normal schedule. In this regard, the relatives told the media that the staff of Sport City prevented them from entering the facilities, despite the fact that David's van was in the parking lot of the plaza where the gym is located in the south of Mexico City.
No age reported.
Six killed in “vaxxidents”:
Motorist dies of a heart attack
February 25, 2023
A man died when he was driving a van in the San Francisco neighborhood in the Chiapas capital, this Saturday afternoon. According to his companion, at 15:35 hours, the men were driving over the aforementioned address aboard a Toyota Tundra van which was driven by Enrique ”N", 52 years old, but on the way he felt bad and suddenly crashed into a garbage container, later, he got out of the unit and fainted, falling to the ground. Apparently, a cardiac arrest was the cause of his death. Immediately, his companion called for help to the emergency number, 911. When the Civil Protection motorized paramedics arrived, they started a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) cycle, however, after a few minutes they ruled that he no longer had vital signs.
Chihuahua accident: 17-year-old boy dies after collision in Rio de Janeiro; driver was arrested
February 23, 2023
Three vehicles were involved in the accident, including a red Lobo pick-up truck that caused the collision with the other cars. According to surveillance videos circulating on social media. the moment of impact can be observed, when the driver of the red van hits another white van on Rio de Janeiro Avenue. In the brief moments of the recording you can see how the red van accelerates precipitously. The Lobo pick-up truck loses control, lifts a little off the asphalt, possibly due to the speed it was doing, and it seems to collide with other objects. Then it crashed directly into the white van, which was being driven by the minor, identified as 17-year-old Rolando “T”. After this first collision, the Lobo pick-up truck collided with a third vehicle, of which the health status of its driver is still unknown. According to information from social networks of friends and family, Rolando "T", a minor involved in the accident on Avenida Rio de Janeiro in Chihuahua, died after spending days hospitalized. After this Chihuahua accident in Rio de Janeiro, the driver of the Lobo pick-up truck was detained by state authorities, in response to a probable case of involuntary manslaughter. For now the driver is in the hospital after the strong impact, the woman mentions that she had an epileptic seizure while driving. Other versions refer that it was a heart attack that caused her to lose control of her vehicle and cause the accident.
Tragic! Due to a suspected cardiac arrest, he died while driving on the Martinez-Misantla highway
February 22, 2023
It was minutes before 7:00 a.m. what according to the information gathered, he now deceased was traveling aboard a Nissan Sentra model brand unit with plates from the state of Veracruz, the above did it heading towards the municipality of Martinez de la Torre, it was when he arrived in the area known as "Las Tres Cruces" where he suddenly began to feel unwell due to an apparent cardiac arrest, the above caused him to lose control of the vehicle ending up by going out to his extreme right and crashing into a perimeter fence of a property located on the side of the road. Motorists who were passing by the site and who noticed what had happened notified the relief corporations, arriving elements of the Mexican Red Cross of Martínez de la Torre to try to assist the driver, unfortunately he no longer had vital signs, so he was pronounced dead proceeding to cordon off the area by elements of the Municipal Police who arrived at the scene.
Taxi driver dies suddenly in the streets of Santa Catarina
February 22, 2023
A taxi driver died in the middle of the public road on Wednesday afternoon in the municipality of Santa Catarina, Nuevo León. According to witnesses, the driver began to 'zigzag' along the road until he stopped on the shoulder. Allegedly, as he got out of the white and yellow rental car, the 57-year-old man fainted and no longer responded. Relief corporations and police elements from the municipality of Santa Catarina arrived at the place, however nothing could be done for the man, because he no longer presented vital signs.
He suffers a heart attack while driving and falls into a ravine
February 21, 2023
A 40-year-old man suffered a heart attack while driving on the Parral-Chihuahua road and had a serious accident falling to a slope of more than 100 meters. On the night of this Monday, February 20, the South Zone District Attorney's Office took note of the death by natural causes of a man on the road to Chihuahua, he was driving a Uber vehicle that transfers people from Parral to Chihuahua. The deceased today was identified as Luís Carlos L.O., 40 years old, with address in the city of Chihuahua. Such is the case that when driving at the height of kilometer 134 he suffered a heart failure, leaving the asphalt belt and dying instantly.
Uber driver dies near Zaragoza Valley
February 20, 2023
They have identified the driver who died after a road trip on the Chihuahua highway near Zaragoza; according to the first data, he died due to a heart attack. On Monday afternoon, the prosecutor's office was informed about the death by natural causes of a male, on the Via corta road to Chihuahua. The deceased today was identified as Luís Carlos L.O., 40 years old; he was driving a rental vehicle of the Nissan brand. When driving at the height of kilometer 134 he suffered a cardiac malaise, leaving the asphalt and dying instantly. The totaled car was located outside the road area because due to the speed acquired, it hit a hill in the section that leads to Valle de Zaragoza.
Reported on February 17:
Man fainted and died in Huejotzingo
February 17, 2023
Elements of the municipal police of Huejotzingo, confirmed the death of a man who probably died after falling from his own height. The discovery of the body of this man occurred on Zaragoza Street, where neighbors in the area reported a man lying on a garden, which was no longer moving. Upon the report, SUMA paramedics and municipal police arrived at the scene and confirmed the death. The paramedics confirmed that the corpse did not show signs of violence, so it is presumed that he fell from his own height and hit his head.
No age or cause of death reported.
Reported on February 15:
Minor loses his life at Quimixto beach
February 15, 2023
The child was in the company of his family when, after leaving the sea, he fainted losing consciousness. Despite the efforts of the paramedics, they were unable to revive him. According to the child's father, it was after he got out of the sea that the little one vanished, completely losing consciousness and going into cardiorespiratory arrest. For this reason, they immediately mobilized by transferring the minor aboard a boat heading to Boca de Tomatlán where they later took a taxi. It was at the height of the Mar Sereno hotel that the ambulance intercepted the vehicle where the minor was being transferred. After starting with the first aid procedure, the paramedic personnel noticed that the minor no longer had vital signs, so the cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers began, without obtaining positive results, so he was pronounced dead inside the taxi. The father mentioned that the little one suffered from epilepsy and was under medical treatment. The staff proceeded to cordon off the area and notify the corresponding authorities as per the protocol.
No age or cause of death reported.
GUATEMALA
Reported on February 19:
The mysterious death of a young man while playing in the street
February 19, 2023
The Sunday afternoon was one of games and fun for a group of teenagers in the capital's zone 5. However, around 18:30, the impromptu football match turned into a tragedy. One of the young people who was playing, 14 years old, collapsed in the middle of the street, without first giving any sign of having a health problem. Immediately, his friends tried to help him and when they couldn't, they alerted the adults and called the Volunteer Firefighters. The rescuers arrived at the scene and found that the teenager had a cardiac arrest and started cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, but after a few minutes they stopped as the young man did not react.
COLOMBIA
Video: Consternation and mourning in Charalá for the sudden death of a 22-year old social worker
February 23, 2023
Minutes after leaving the Mayor's Office of Charalá (Santander), where she worked as a social worker, Daylin Ríos died last Wednesday night due to a sudden cardiac arrest. The young woman died after talking to another woman in the José Antonio Galán Park, a few minutes from the municipal administration. The security cameras captured the exact moment the 22-year-old fell to the ground. After the fall, a car that was passing by took her to the Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento hospital, where she arrived without vital signs, according to the doctors of Charalá.
PERU
Mario Molina, goodbye in his final stroke. The illustrator and political graphic humorist of this publishing house passed away at the age of 64
February 22, 2023
He had the art of confronting the defects of our society and political fauna. The pages of Domingo, the supplement to this newspaper, will no longer bring the accurate stinging trace of Mario Molina. The congressmen of our parliament, among other characters of our political fauna, will be free from the scourge of their ink. The cartoonist, the illustrator, the cartoonist, has just died victim of an evil that surprised him three months ago. However, Mario, trejo, remained on his feet, with a steady hand, continued to publish and did so until last Sunday. His illness did not give him respite, but he did not want to give in either, as a cartoonist he remained attentive, without losing sight of political reality.
No cause of death reported.
VENEZUELA
Reported on February 17:
Former major leaguer Alex Herrera has died
February 17, 2023
Former Venezuelan major league pitcher Alexander Herrera died on Thursday at the age of 43. The left-hander suffered from heart problems and, according to the information of journalist Marcos Grunfeld, died due to a heart attack. In December 2022, Herrera was hospitalized in Guaraguao, Anzoátegui state, due to an aortic dissection, which required an emergency open-heart surgical intervention. On January 12, 2023, Grunfeld spread on social networks that the ex-pitcher would be transferred to Maracaibo for the operation, but he needed to raise funds. Alex Herrera played 17 seasons in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP). He made his major league debut on September 13, 2002 with the Cleveland Indians. He retired from Major League Baseball with a 5.11 ERA.
SURINAME
Roy Richenel Brathwaite, 58
February 21, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle, Roy Richenel Brathwaite at the age of 58.
No cause of death reported.
BRAZIL
Alagoan artist dies after alleged fulminant heart attack
February 27, 2023
The artist Diego Brava, singer of university country music, died in the early hours of Sunday, the 26th, after falling ill, in his residence in the city of Arapiraca, in the interior of Alagoas. According to information released on social networks, the artist was at home in the Brasília neighborhood when he began to feel unwell. He was eventually rescued and taken to the Emergency Unit (UPA), but unfortunately did not resist. It is suspected that Brava may have suffered a heart attack, but the official cause of death will only be confirmed by the Legal Medical Institute (IML).
No age reported.
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Journalist Silvan Alves dies, aged 60, in São Luís
February 20, 2023
On Monday afternoon the journalist Silvan Alves died, at the age of 60. The information was confirmed by relatives. Silvan suffered a stroke on July 15, 2021 and had sequelae, after being hospitalized for several days. Since then he has been away from work and living under the care of family members. On Monday, he presented a fever and fatigue and had to be rushed to the Araçagy Emergency Unit, where he was hospitalized with low oxygen level, did not resist and died.
Ituano's 21-year-old goalkeeper Jian Kayo found dead
February 19, 2023
The third goalkeeper of Ituano, Jian Kayo was found lifeless in his own home on Saturday night in Itu. The death of the 21-year-old athlete was reported by the club on Sunday morning. The player was for two years in the rooster of Itu. He played several matches in the youth categories, including the Paulista U-20 and the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior in 2022. He did not play professionally.
No cause of death reported.
Five health workers “died suddenly”:
Pathologist Mario Okanobo found lying on the outside of his residence
February 25, 2023
The pathologist Mario Okanobo died on the night of Saturday, February 25. He was found lying on the outside of his residence, where he allegedly suffered a fall. This morning, the necropsy found that the cause of death was infarction. Dr. Mário held several positions in the medical class including the presidency of Unimed De Jales, a position he currently holds. He was also a coroner for the Civil Police, where he retired.
No age reported.
Intensive care physician dies after suffering sudden illness
February 22, 2023
Intensive care physician Hygnas Goulart Jorge died on Wednesday after suffering a sudden illness. The doctor was working at the Rondonópolis Health Department and had been working at the municipal ICU since 2021. Dr. Hygnas leaves a wife and two daughters. The city of Rondonópolis mourned the loss.
No age or cause of death reported.
Nursing technician dies of stroke at 39
February 21, 2023
Nursing technician Geraldina Bernardo, known as” Dina", 39 years old, died of a stroke on Tuesday morning (21st), in Guanambi, in the southwest of Bahia. Dina was at home on February 10 when she was referred to the São Geraldo Hospital after experiencing discomfort. Dina suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, in general, it is the death of brain cells, which happens by disrupting blood flow in the organ. Faced with the clinical picture, she was transferred to General Hospital (HGG), including undergoing a surgical procedure, but did not resist and died in the hospital unit.
Physiotherapist Jeferson Luciano Barossi dies at the age of 53
February 17, 2023
Victim of a stroke, at the age of 53 the physiotherapist Jeferson Luciano Ambrosio Barossi, popularly known as Jefinho, died on Friday. Barossi was an athlete and physiotherapist at União Jovem do Rincão (UJR). He also played for Esporte Clube Novo Hamburgo (ECNH) and Clube Esportivo Aimoré. Jefinho has been responsible for the physical rehabilitation of hundreds of athletes in the region in recent decades. He had been fighting for life after suffering a stroke this week.
Anesthesiologist who worked at HMC dies of heart attack
February 17, 2023
Anesthesiologist José Marcos Mazzucca Salvatori, 63, died on Thursday (16.02), after suffering a cardiac arrest, in a health unit in the municipality of Tangará da Serra (251 km from Cuiabá). The mayor of Cuiabá, Emanuel Pinheiro, the first lady, Marcia Pinheiro, and the general director of the Cuiabá Public Health Company, Paulo Rós, mourn the death of the doctor. "My sincere condolences to family and friends. May God help you in this moment of excruciating pain,” said the mayor. The advice of the mayor of the Capital, reported that the doctor was undergoing treatment, which was not disclosed, fell ill, ended up in the hospital, but could not resist a cardiac arrest. He leaves a wife.
14 “died suddenly” from heart attacks:
Man suffers heart attack and dies at Nossa Senhora de Fátima
February 26, 2023
A man identified as Miguel Vitório died after suffering a heart attack in the Nossa Senhora de Fátima neighborhood, in Itabirito, in the Central Region of Minas Gerais. The case was registered on Sunday night at the intersection between Laura Margarida Queirós and José Alves Bastos streets, at the entrance of the neighborhood. The 1st operational wing of the Municipal Brigade of Itabirito was at the scene and confirmed the death of Miguel, who resided at Nossa Senhora de Fátima. The military police were activated, as well as the expertise of the Civil Police.
No age reported.
Identified the 61-year-old woman who fell ill and died in the middle of the street, in Vilhena
February 26, 2023
The 61-year-old woman who died yesterday in the middle of the street, in the Embretelzinho neighborhood, in Vilhena, was identified after suffering a heart attack. Walking down the street, in the vicinity of the house where she lived, the elderly woman fell and died before being rescued. According to information obtained by FOLHA DO SUL online, Ivony Pereira da Silva faced heart problems, probable cause of her death.
Cyclist falls ill and dies in accident in São Geraldo Park
February 25, 2023
A pensioner lost his life during a traffic accident in Uberaba. Rescue teams went to the scene and found instant death. According to information obtained by Folha Uberaba, the accident happened on Avenida Orlando Rodrigues da Cunha, where witnesses reported that a 68-year-old man was riding a bicycle along the road towards bairro/centro, but at a certain point, after being unwell, lost control of the direction of the bicycle, hit the front wheel in the central flowerbed and suffered a fall, hitting his head in the flowerbed and becoming unconscious. An ambulance from the Advanced Support Unit (USA) of the mobile Urgent Care Service (Samu), attended the scene and the medical team found that the man died on the spot. Then the body was taken to the Legal Medical Institute (IML), where it underwent examinations it was found that the victim had a fulminant infarction.
Heart attack inside bus interrupts trip
February 24, 2023
An interstate bus had its journey interrupted at dawn on Friday in Juiz de Fora after passengers noticed that a 36-year-old man had a heart attack inside the vehicle. The bus had left Macaé (RJ) and had as destination Belo Horizonte (MG). According to information from AMD Services, the company that manages the Miguel Mansur Bus Terminal, the passenger was with his wife and son and was going to disembark in the capital of Minas Gerais. In Cabo Frio, where the vehicle made a stop, the man said he was not feeling well. At the bus station in Juiz de Fora, the bus driver sought help. The Mobile Emergency Service (Samu) was called, but he did not resist and died on the way to the Emergency Hospital.
17-year-old Miss Juvenile dies after suffering heart attack
February 23, 2023
The Miss Juvenile Cezarina 2019, Ingrid Silva Távora, of 17 years, died after suffering a heart attack, in Goiás. The information was confirmed by the State Department of Education (Seduc). The young woman died last Wednesday in the Municipal Hospital of Cezarina. Police have recorded the case as accidental death.
Sadness: Milena Ramos Alves, another victim of a heart attack
February 21, 2023
It is with great regret that we announce the death of Milena Ramos Alves, resident of Ilhéus. According to a family member, Milena fell ill in her own home on Monday night and this morning was dead. The family claims that due to SAMU's delay, they decided to take the body by their own means to the Costa do Cacau Hospital, where the doctor on duty found a heart attack.
No age reported.
A policeman “died suddenly”:
Police investigator dies of heart attack
February 20, 2023
Investigator of the Civil Police in Serrinha, Jailton dos Santos Vaz, 60 years old, died on the morning of this Monday, victim of a heart attack in the accommodation of the Territorial police station of Serrinha. According to information from police reporter Reni Maia, Jailton's colleagues heard the noise of him falling out of bed, they rescued him to the Municipal Hospital of Serrinha (HMS), but Jailton did not resist dying around 06:30h.
DJ from Feira de Santana dies of heart attack after going cycling
February 20, 2023
Died on Saturday morning, victim of heart attack, DJ Ghady Pinto, 44 years old, known as DJ Gandola. He lived in Parque Getúlio Vargas and went cycling with friends and a family member. Around 9 am, on the road from the village of São Roque, in the District of Jaíba, DJ Gandola felt pain in his abdomen and went to a bathroom in an establishment. After sitting at a table, he got up and fell with chest pains. The Mobile Emergency Response Service (Samu) was activated and paramedics tried to revive the DJ, but were unable to.
Reported on February 18:
Truck driver suffers heart attack and dies
February 18, 2023
A truck driver from Foz do Iguaçu died on Saturday morning (18th), in Serra do Mico, in São Miguel do Iguaçu. According to the owner of the company that the trucker worked, the last call recorded on the phone was made to his wife, to inform her that he was not feeling well and had already parked on the side of the road to wait for help. The Mobile Emergency Service was activated, but when they arrived at the scene, he was already lifeless.
No age reported.
A judge “died suddenly”:
Judge Ivana Márcia De Paula e Silva dies of heart attack, age 57
February 18, 2023
Died on Friday morning, at the age of 57, retired judge Ivana Márcia De Paula e Silva, victim of a fulminant heart attack. She was at her residence when she died. The magistrate acted in the counties of Penápolis, Lins and Cafelândia. On social networks, dozens of people paid posthumous tributes, reporting in their testimonies that she was seen as a person focused on carrying out justice and always willing to help.
Fulminant infarction kills Juazeirinhense rooted in Soledade
February 18, 2023
Died on the night of Friday (17th), at the age of 69, after suffering a fulminant heart attack, Toinho Trajano, a native of the municipality of Juazeirinho, but who lived in the city of Soledade for more than four decades. Toinho do Leite, as he was better known, suffered an intestinal infection about 20 days ago or so. He was taken to a hospital in the city of Campina Grande, where he spent approximately 10 days hospitalized. He had recently been discharged and was recovering at a son's home in Campina Grande. However, this Friday, he suffered a fulminant heart attack and passed away.
Reported on February 17:
Man dies after suffering heart attack inside bar in Mumbuca
February 17, 2023
A man died after suffering a heart attack on the morning of Friday 17th, in the Mumbuca neighborhood of Maricá. The case happened around 8: 30 a.m. According to the information, the man - who owned the ‘bar do Gordo’ - was on site working, when a customer arrived and asked for a cigarette. Then the man went in to pick up. Noticing that the owner of the establishment was taking a long time, the customer entered the bar to see what was happening and found the man lying on the floor. Quickly, medical aid was called to the scene. Firefighters from the Maricá detachment and rescuers from the mobile emergency service (SAMU) were deployed to the scene, but they could do nothing. Unfortunately, the victim was already lifeless.
A lawyer “died suddenly”:
Reported on February 16:
Lawyer dies of heart attack in Feira de Santana
February 16, 2023
Died at dawn this Thursday, victim of a heart attack, the lawyer Dr. Rodrigo Carmona. In a note sent to the editorial office of Conectado News, OAB Bahia mourned the death of the lawyer and paid condolences to the family. Rodrigo Carmona acted in important cases, such as the Pityocampa case, which investigated millions of reais withdrawn in kind at Caixa de bancos, the relationship established with the state government and other 56 municipalities.
Reported on February 15:
Resident of São Joaquim suffers heart attack, is rescued to the hospital, but does not survive
February 15, 2023
A 61-year-old man fell ill in the center of Santa Bárbara d'oeste late Wednesday morning, was rescued, but did not resist, and died as a result of a heart attack. Donizete Tadeu Pinto de Almeida, known as "Dunga" had a sudden illness in front of the Memory Center, on João Lino Street. Emergency services called the 192 ambulance service. The 192 team started cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedure with the aid of the Automatic External Defibrillator. Subsequently, the victim was referred to the emergency room, where he received the care of the teams, but did not resist.
Five killed in “vaxxidents”:
On the way to church, woman suffers heart attack, hits vehicle on pole and dies
February 26, 2023
Neuza Balieiro Bnichio died after suffering a heart attack and colliding her vehicle against a pole on Sunday morning on Avenida Agrícola Paes de Barros, in Cuiabá. The victim was on her way to church when the accident occurred. According to information, the Civil Police, through the specialized police of traffic offenses (Deletran), was triggered to attend a traffic incident, mechanical shock type. Upon arriving at the scene, the officers found the Fire Department already providing assistance. According to them, the victim had suffered a heart attack and died before crashing her vehicle into the pole.
No age reported.
Motorcyclist suffers sudden illness and dies after crashing head-on into bus, which catches fire
February 23, 2023
According to information obtained by the report, a motorcyclist who has not yet had his identity confirmed died after hitting the bus head-on Thursday afternoon, 23. Due to the impact of the collision, the bus caught fire on the track. According to preliminary information, the motorcyclist had a sudden illness and invaded the oncoming lane, colliding head-on with the vehicle. Videos from motorists who passed by the scene show the bus completely destroyed, as well as the motorcycle, which also caught fire on the highway. Traffic had to be stopped on the stretch for rescue teams to carry out work. Thick smoke spread through the area from the fire.
No age reported.
Woman dies after serious accident between car and bus in Chapecó
February 22, 2023
A 54-year-old woman died after a serious accident between a car and a public transport bus in Chapecó, in the west of Santa Catarina. The accident was registered around 7: 30 am this Wednesday on Clevelândia Street. The victim was treated by the military Fire Department and was sent to the hospital, but did not resist. The death was confirmed by the PM (Military Police). As reported by the police, the woman allegedly climbed over the center bed and hit the wheel of the bus. It is suspected that the victim had a sudden illness and lost control of the vehicle.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on February 18:
18-year-old dies after sudden illness while driving
February 18, 2023
An 18-year-old boy, identified as Wellington Dantas Dos Santos, died on Saturday afternoon in the city of Hortolândia, interior of São Paulo, after having a sudden illness while driving a car. According to information recorded in the police report, Wellington left home to go to a supermarket, driving a Chevrolet Monza, along with a family member. According to the relative's account, Wellington began to drive in a zigzag until he climbed onto an embankment, and on the way back he crashed into another embankment. After the collision, Wellington began to convulse, and his relative got out of the car to seek help from the young man's stepfather. The suspicion is that Wellington suffered a sudden illness while driving, which would have caused the accident. A cyclist who was passing by found the young man dead inside the car and activated the Mobile Emergency Service (SAMU), but unfortunately the young man was already without vital signs. The cause of death has not yet been reported by the medical examiner.
Reported on February 17:
Man who died after motorbike crash may have suffered sudden illness
February 17, 2023
The motorcyclist who died in a traffic accident on Thursday morning in Tapurah may have suffered sudden illness. The hypothesis was raised because of the victim's history of health problems. The accident happened on Sergipe Avenue, São Cristóvão neighborhood, around 8: 30 am. Police officers who attended the incident found Jaimir Falcão, 49, receiving cardiac massage. However, the motorcyclist did not survive his injuries and died at the scene. According to reports, Jaimir was travelling on a public road when he climbed the curb and stopped after crashing into the wall of a residence.
No cause of death reported.
Woman found dead at gas station
February 21, 2023
A woman, identified as P. D. F. of 30 years, was found fallen, in the early hours of Tuesday (21st), at a fuel station in Roças Velhas, District of São João da Barra. According to the police, a man was passing by the scene and spotted the victim lying on the ground, rescued her and took her to the Barcelos Health Station, but she arrived already lifeless in the unit. The first information is that the woman was a resident of the town of Grussaí, was at her boyfriend's house and would have been walking to São João da Barra, but suffered a sudden illness in Roças Velhas, where she was found.
No cause of death reported.
Man dies after suffering sudden illness while swimming in Lake Corumbá
February 21, 2023
A day after the body of young Brener Gabriel Andrade Vilaça was found in Lake Corumbá IV, another person ended up dying while swimming there – a 45-year-old man. According to Portal 6, he had heart problems and wore a pacemaker on his heart. In this way, the man had gone to Lake Corumbá on Monday to rest during the Carnival holiday with a group of friends. However, around 4pm, he suffered a sudden illness while swimming and ended up fainting. He was spotted by colleagues already floating in the waters, who pulled the victim from the scene to provide help. The victim was referred to the Municipal Hospital of Abadiânia still alive, but ended up not resisting and died in the health unit.
No cause of death reported.
ARGENTINA
Son of Tupac Amaru leader died of heart attack
February 23, 2023
The leader of the Tupac Amaru, Milagro Sala, remembered her son, Sergio Chorolque, who died weeks ago as a result of heart failure. On the day of her 59th birthday, the social leader who has been a political prisoner for more than seven years said that she will never give up the struggle, no matter what. She also recalled that his son was a "lifelong militant." ”He always fought with me, every time I was beaten he gave me encouragement, I'm not going to give up my arms for him," the social leader emphasized. Sergio Esteban Chorolque Sala died on Monday, January 24, at the age of 37. His body was found in his house. As reported from his entourage, Sergio's health was "quite deteriorated" by diabetes. The autopsy determined that he suffered a "sudden death of cardiac origin."
Reported on February 17:
Tragedy in a restaurant: a waiter fainted and died while working
February 17, 2023
Yesterday afternoon a 63-year-old man fainted while working at a restaurant, and sadly passed away. Sources consulted by our media reported that the unfortunate event occurred around 14 o'clock yesterday. Local staff called 911 because one of the waiters, a 63-year-old man, had fainted. Police personnel arrived at the place where the SAME professionals were already performing resuscitation maneuvers on the man, but minutes later they confirmed his death. Later they determined that the worker's death was due to a non-traumatic cardiorespiratory arrest, and the delivery of the body to his relatives was arranged.
Everywhere. The entire globe. Lives being disappeared. 😔
I appreciate the write ups or obituaries in Latin America. Much information is provided. I see so many sudden deaths and heart attacks. I hope the people in these countries understand what is happening. It is an ongoing tragedy.