Feb 15 • 16:01 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

'Lara was everything to me,' says father of drowning victim during farewell in the interior of Amazonas

'Lara was everything to me,' expressed the father of a 22-year-old victim of a recent shipwreck in Manaus during an emotional farewell.

Lara Bianca, a 22-year-old victim of a shipwreck in the waters meeting in Manaus, was laid to rest on Sunday after a heartfelt farewell attended by family and friends. During the emotional service, her father, Wanderlei Lopes, expressed his deep love and gratitude for the support they received, vividly describing Lara as 'everything' to him and the family. This loss has highlighted the profound impact she had on their lives.

The tragic incident occurred on the evening of Friday the 13th, when the passenger boat Lima de Abreu XV capsized while en route from Manaus to Nova Olinda do Norte. Authorities reported that two individuals, including a child and Lara Bianca, lost their lives, while seven others remain missing. Among the fortunate, 71 were rescued, with efforts from the local authorities, including firefighters, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of rescue operations in such maritime accidents.

Lara's funeral at the São Manuel 1 Municipal Cemetery follows a wave of grief that has enveloped her community as they come to terms with the tragedy. The gathering served not only as a remembrance of Lara's life but also as a moment for loved ones to support each other in their mourning. This incident has raised questions regarding maritime safety and transportation regulations in Brazil, urging local authorities to reconsider safety measures to prevent such calamities from occurring in the future.

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