On the night of Monday, October 9, a tragic incident occurred in Copacabana, Brazil, when a woman was electrocuted during a sudden downpour. Physical educator Edgar, on his way to the gym, stopped to wait out the rain when he heard desperate cries for help. He described the scene as chaotic, with the street quickly flooding and people yelling about the electrocution. Upon arriving at the scene, he found the woman trapped on the ground while another man, who had attempted to rescue her, was also electrocuted but thankfully managed to free himself.

As Edgar rushed to provide assistance, he narrated how the situation unfolded, mentioning that the woman was eventually freed by a stranger who pulled her hair to get her out of danger. Despite the language barrier, it was revealed that the woman who intervened was the victim's mother. Edgar immediately began performing cardiac massage on the victim for approximately ten minutes until emergency services arrived. Sadly, he indicated that she was unresponsive by the time the firefighters reached the scene.

This incident not only highlights the dangers posed by electrocution during severe weather but also showcases the readiness of bystanders to assist each other in emergencies, regardless of language differences. The community’s response underscores the importance of quick thinking and action, though it also raises questions about safety measures during such weather conditions, particularly in densely populated urban areas like Copacabana.