A swimming instructor in São Paulo died after feeling unwell during a class, with security footage showing her struggling for breath before collapsing.
In a tragic incident at the C4 Gym in Parque São Lucas, São Paulo, 27-year-old swimming instructor Juliana Faustino Bassetto collapsed after a class, later dying in the hospital. Security footage captured her showing signs of distress, gesturing and struggling to breathe before receiving assistance from others present. The police have indicated that the manipulation of chemicals used in the gym's swimming pool may be the leading cause of her sudden health crisis.
Eyewitness accounts suggest that Juliana was still in her bathing suit when she experienced the onset of her medical emergency, which highlights the sudden and unpredictable nature of health issues that can arise in public spaces like gyms. With others witnessing her collapse, the response involved immediate attempts to provide aid, indicating the urgency of the situation as they carried her out. Minutes after her collapse, reports indicate she was transported to Hospital Santa Helena in Santo André, but unfortunately, she succumbed to her condition shortly after.
The investigation is ongoing, led by Police Inspector Alexandre Bento, who has focused on the potential link between chemical exposure in the gym environment and the incident. As authorities examine the safety protocols regarding chemical handling in places frequented by the public, this tragic event raises broader questions concerning health regulations in recreational facilities, highlighting the need for ensuring the safety of both staff and patrons against hazardous substances.
