Almir de Souza Oliveira, a former city councilor from Conceição do Almeida, tragically died at the age of 48 following a diving accident in a river located in Conde, part of the Metropolitan Region of Salvador. The incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon when Oliveira dove into shallow waters and hit his head against some rocks. Family members reported the details to the Civil Police, indicating that he was taken to a healthcare facility but unfortunately did not survive the resuscitation attempts due to severe cranial trauma.

The local authorities, including the Department of Technical Police, were summoned to document the incident and oversee the body removal process. Official police investigations are ongoing, led by the 1st Territorial Delegation of Alagoinhas, to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event. Such diving accidents, particularly in shallow waters, highlight the risks associated with recreational activities in natural bodies of water.

The Municipality of Conceição do Almeida expressed its condolences in an official statement, recognizing Almir de Souza Oliveira's contributions as a public figure and the loss to the community. The reaction from local authorities and residents underscores the impact of such tragedies on small communities, where local leaders hold significant roles in social and civic life, and his passing is felt deeply among the population.