The tragic discovery of a 77-year-old elderly man, Heleno de Alencar Oliveira, occurred this Saturday near the BR-364 in Rondonópolis, located 218 km from Cuiabá. The elderly man had been missing since February 4, and his body was located by a passerby who notified the authorities. The police confirmed that the physical characteristics of the deceased aligned with those of Oliveira who had last been seen walking near the highway.

Following the discovery, investigators contacted Oliveira's granddaughter, who had reported him missing on February 6. The police revealed that the elderly man was known to be taking medication for epilepsy, possibly impacting his ability to navigate safely. A grandson later arrived at the scene to confirm the identity of his grandfather, leading to his body being taken to the Medical Legal Institute for further examination and to determine the cause of death.

This sad incident raises questions about the safety of vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly who may suffer from health issues that increase their risk of going missing. The investigation will likely look into how Oliveira disappeared and whether there were any circumstances surrounding his disappearance that merit further investigation, including the timeline and his health conditions at the time.