Bodies of shipwreck victims at the Meeting of Waters are mourned in the interior of Amazonas
Friends and family bid farewell to Lara Bianca and Samila de Souza, victims of a tragic shipwreck in Amazonas.
Lara Bianca, aged 22, and Samila de Souza were victims of a shipwreck involving the transport boat Lima de Abreu XV, which sank on a journey from Manaus to Nova Olinda do Norte. The incident occurred on Friday (13) at the Meeting of Waters; while 71 individuals were rescued, 7 others remain missing, prompting an ongoing investigation into the causes of the accident. Family and friends gathered on Saturday (14) to hold funeral services, expressing their grief over the loss of the two young women. In Nova Olinda do Norte, Lara's body is being honored in an evangelical church, with her burial scheduled for Sunday (15). Meanwhile, Samila's body is being transported to the nearby town of Urucurituba for her wake, although the location of her burial has not yet been confirmed. The local community and authorities have expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, which has left families and residents reeling from the sudden loss. The shipwreck has raised serious concerns regarding the safety measures and regulations governing transport boats in the region, as officials begin to investigate what caused the Lima de Abreu XV to sink. Amidst the mourning, discussions about improved safety protocols and accountability for transportation companies are likely to intensify, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by those who rely on boat transport in the Amazon.