The São Paulo Civil Police is investigating the death of 27-year-old Juliana Faustino Bassetto, who passed away after an incident at a pool in a gym in the city's East Zone. She was there for a swimming class with her husband, Vinícius de Oliveira, who is currently hospitalized in critical condition along with a 14-year-old boy who also fell ill during the same event. Witness accounts reveal that shortly after entering the pool, both Juliana and Vinícius began feeling unwell, with Juliana showing severe symptoms almost immediately as they attempted to exit the pool.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with multiple individuals experiencing vomiting and signs of distress. One witness, Eduardo Rossini, noted that it was not just Juliana and Vinícius who were affected, but several others in the area also displayed alarming symptoms. This raises significant concerns regarding safety and health standards at the facility, particularly the conditions that led to such widespread illness among swimmers.

As the investigation continues, questions are being raised about the chemical balance of the pool water and whether improper maintenance or excess chlorine levels might have contributed to this tragic incident. The gym’s management faces scrutiny as the community seeks answers and seeks to ensure that such a tragedy does not happen again, highlighting the importance of regulations governing public swimming areas and the health measures in place to prevent similar occurrences.