During the Carnival celebrations from February 14 to 17, over 120 people were saved from drowning on the beaches of the North Coast of São Paulo, as reported by the Maritime Firefighters Group (GBMar). The organization attended to a total of 90 drowning cases, ultimately rescuing 122 individuals, which underscores the risks associated with increased tourist activity during the holiday period. Remarkably, there were no fatalities reported during this time.

The report highlighted the distribution of rescues across specific cities, where the number of drowning occurrences and victims saved varied. For instance, one area recorded 48 drowning incidents, leading to 67 rescues, showcasing the effectiveness of the monitoring and response efforts by GBMar. The significant increase in tourist activity during Carnival was identified as a contributing factor to the heightened number of rescues, reflecting the need for vigilance and safety measures at crowded beaches.

Additionally, the article briefly mentions a separate incident involving the death of a retired professor from USP, who unfortunately passed away on the eve of Carnival at the beach, emphasizing that while the overall rescue efforts were successful, incidents can still occur that remind beachgoers of the potential dangers present in coastal areas.