Young man faints during brawl at Carnaval in Bebedouro, SP; video
A young man fainted during a brawl at the Carnaval festivities in Bebedouro, São Paulo, but was released from the hospital after receiving treatment.
During the Carnaval celebrations in Bebedouro, São Paulo, a large fight erupted, leading to a 17-year-old boy fainting and falling from the stands at the sambódromo. This incident was captured on video and shared across social media, drawing the attention of both attendees and law enforcement. Many party-goers ran away from the scene of the altercation, highlighting the chaotic atmosphere that surrounded this public event.
The young man involved was taken to the Municipal Hospital of Bebedouro, from where he was discharged shortly afterward. Simone Rodrigues, the commander of the Municipal Civil Guard, stated that this incident was an isolated event and assured that security measures had been intensified at the sambódromo to better ensure the safety of attendees. Increased patrols and additional vehicles were deployed at the venue's entrances to prevent further incidents.
Authorities have reportedly identified the assailant responsible for the young man's injuries using surveillance footage from the sambódromo. The attack raised concerns as the victim had recently been released from a juvenile detention facility, bringing to light the ongoing issue of safety and youth violence during large public gatherings like Carnaval.