Feb 8 • 13:55 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Police investigate suspected death after contact with gym pool in East Zone

Authorities in São Paulo are investigating the suspicious death of a 27-year-old woman who died after swimming in a local gym's pool that exhibited unusual odor and taste.

Authorities in São Paulo are conducting an investigation following the suspicious death of 27-year-old Juliana Faustino Bassetto, who passed away after swimming in a pool at a gym in the Parque São Lucas neighborhood. According to the police report, both Juliana and her husband experienced unusual symptoms after their swim, noting that the water had a strange odor and taste. After informing the gym instructor, the couple sought medical attention due to their worsening condition.

Juliana and her husband were admitted to Santa Helena Hospital in Santo André, where Juliana's condition deteriorated significantly, ultimately leading to cardiac arrest and her untimely death. Meanwhile, her husband remains hospitalized in serious condition. The incident has raised concerns regarding the safety of the gym's pool, prompting further scrutiny of the water quality and management practices at the facility.

Additionally, the investigation has expanded to include a 14-year-old adolescent who also showed symptoms after swimming in the same pool, indicating that the issue may extend beyond Juliana and her husband. As authorities investigate the connection between the unusual pool conditions and the health incidents, there is an increasing urgency to ensure public safety and prevent further tragedies in recreational spaces.

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