On Sunday morning, two 17-year-old teenagers, Luís Felipe Martins da Cruz and Luciano de Sousa Lopes, were discovered dead in the São Vicente reservoir in São Miguel do Tapuio, Piauí. The boys had been reported missing since Saturday afternoon after entering the reservoir. They were neighbors and both participated in the City Hall's Service for Coexistence and Strengthening of Bonds (SCFV), which focuses on community activities for various age groups aimed at enhancing family and social ties.

According to the Military Police, the tragic incident occurred when one of the boys entered the water for a swim and began to drown. Witnessing his friend's distress, the other boy attempted to rescue him but tragically also ended up drowning. Their downfalls highlight a significant concern regarding aquatic safety among young people, particularly in rural areas where such incidents can occur due to a lack of supervision and awareness of water hazards.

The deaths of these adolescents have plunged the local community into mourning, as they were well-known and involved in community activities. This situation serves as a grim reminder for families and authorities about the importance of water safety education and the implementation of measures to ensure the safety of young swimmers, particularly in natural water bodies where risks may not be immediately apparent.