In a remarkable rescue, a five-day-old premature baby was saved from a cooler following a boat capsizing at the Encontro das Águas in Manaus, Brazil. The mother, who had traveled to Manaus to give birth, was also rescued from the scene of the accident. The incident occurred when the passenger boat, Lima de Abreu XV, sank shortly after departing Manaus for Nova Olinda do Norte, leaving survivors in a desperate situation as they awaited help in the river.

As authorities reported confirming one fatality, details regarding the cause of the incident and the total number of victims remain unclear. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as the passengers struggled to stay afloat, with the mother of the newborn having placed her child in a cooler to shield him from water as they waited for rescue. A video shared by Rede Amazônica captures some of the harrowing moments as rescuers worked to save those stranded.

This tragedy raises serious concerns about maritime safety, especially for passenger transportation on rivers like those surrounding Manaus. The story not only highlights the miraculous survival of the newborn but also emphasizes the need for better safety protocols and awareness in preventing such catastrophic incidents in the future.