Feb 13 • 22:37 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Family holds two burials for son after hospital forgets amputated leg in MT

A family in Brazil had to endure two burials for their son after a hospital accidentally forgot to return his amputated leg for proper burial.

In a tragic incident in Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso, the family of 27-year-old motorcycle rider Cláudio Ramos Mamora faced the unimaginable grief of conducting two burials. Cláudio suffered a fatal accident and had his leg amputated but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. After the initial burial, the family received a call from the local hospital asking them to bury Cláudio's amputated leg, which had been left behind unintentionally.

This shocking oversight has led to significant outrage and legal action, with the case now in the hands of the state's Public Ministry and a police report filed. The Hospital and Emergency Care Center in Várzea Grande, which treated Cláudio, has announced the initiation of an administrative investigation to determine what went wrong and to address any potential irregularities in their processes. The hospital's response underlines the seriousness of the situation, promising that appropriate measures will be taken if any faults are found.

The accident on January 30 involved Cláudio riding without a license and colliding with a truck near a gas station on the Rodovia dos Imigrantes. As investigations continue into the circumstances of the crash, the family is left grappling with not only the loss of their loved one but also the distressing circumstances surrounding the handling of his remains. This incident raises broader concerns about hospital protocols and the treatment of deceased individuals, prompting the community to demand accountability and transparency from medical institutions.

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