4-year-old boy drowns after falling into cistern; police investigate
A 4-year-old boy, José Gael Melo da Silva, tragically drowned in a cistern in Glória do Goitá, Pernambuco, leading to an investigation by the police.
Human remains found inside a cistern in the rural area of Estância
Human remains were discovered in a cistern in the rural area of Estância, Brazil, following a police investigation triggered by an anonymous tip about a missing person.
Dog rescued after falling into a seven-meter deep cistern in Lagarto
A dog was rescued by firefighters after falling into a seven-meter deep cistern in Lagarto, Brazil.
Change in dog's behavior helps save elderly woman who fell into a 13-meter deep cistern in MG
A 66-year-old woman in Brazil was rescued after falling into a 13-meter deep cistern thanks to her dog's unusual behavior prompting her sister to search for her.
15-year-old found dead in a cistern in North Zone of Rio
A 15-year-old boy was discovered dead inside a cistern in the Pára Pedro community in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro.
Two-year-old child dies after falling and drowning in a cistern in the interior of Ceará
A two-year-old child tragically drowned after falling into a cistern in Banabuiú, Ceará.
Operation identifies irregular 50,000-liter cistern and clandestine connections in Cabo Frio
An integrated operation discovered a 50,000-liter cistern filled illegally and several clandestine water and electricity connections in Cabo Frio, Rio's Lakes Region.
Labrador dog rescued from a 7-meter deep cistern in Rio Pardo de Minas
A Labrador dog was rescued from a seven-meter deep cistern in the rural area of Rio Pardo de Minas on Monday.
Elderly woman falls into five-meter cistern after ground gives way in Cambuquira, MG
A 70-year-old woman was injured after the ground collapsed, causing her to fall into a five-meter deep cistern in her backyard in Cambuquira, Minas Gerais.