Feb 9 • 20:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Amateur MMA fighter dies after being electrocuted while installing air conditioning in SC

An amateur MMA fighter, Pablo Oliveira Costa, died from electrocution while installing an air conditioning unit in São José, Brazil.

Pablo Oliveira Costa, a 31-year-old amateur MMA fighter, tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while fixing an air conditioning unit in a residential complex in São José, located in Greater Florianópolis. According to firefighters, Costa accidentally made contact with a high voltage power line while maneuvering a ladder, leading to a fatal accident. Despite the swift response from emergency services, which included nearly 40 minutes of CPR efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Costa was not only an installer of air conditioning units but also pursued his passion for mixed martial arts, actively participating in amateur competitions and aiming to turn professional. His trainer, Matheus Nascimento, expressed the fighter's dream to make a living through his passion, highlighting how Costa had significant experience in amateur and semi-professional bouts. The incident took place at around 5:10 PM in the Barreiros neighborhood, where witnesses reported that Costa attempted to rise after the shock but lost consciousness shortly thereafter.

The unfortunate incident raises concerns about safety during electrical installations and highlights the risks workers face in such professions. The local community is mourning the loss of a passionate individual who hoped to excel in both his installation career and MMA, and his story underlines the importance of electrical safety measures that could prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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