Gym where woman died after swimming lacked permit; suspected poisoning from chemicals
A 27-year-old woman died after swimming in a gym pool in São Paulo, which was operating without a permit and is now under investigation for chemical poisoning.
Juliana Faustino Bassetto, a 27-year-old woman, tragically died following a swimming lesson at a gym in the eastern zone of São Paulo. The gym, which was operating without a legal permit, was shut down by health authorities shortly after her death. This incident has raised concerns regarding the safety and regulation of fitness facilities in the area. Both her husband and a 14-year-old boy are currently hospitalized, raising the stakes for the investigation.
According to police reports, the preliminary suspicion points to poisoning by inhaling toxic fumes from a mixture of cleaning chemicals used in the pool. Investigators discovered a bucket containing approximately 20 liters of this hazardous mixture on-site, which has since been collected for forensic analysis. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are also examining the possibility that hazardous chemicals were present in the pool water itself, further complicating the matter of accountability and safety in public swimming facilities.
This incident highlights the significant risks associated with unregulated gyms and the potential dangers of chemical exposure in improperly maintained pools. As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Bassetto's death, there is a pressing need for stricter enforcement of health regulations to ensure the safety of gym patrons and prevent future tragedies of this nature.