Feb 22 • 13:09 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Two people die after boat capsizes during storm in Ubatuba, São Paulo coast

Two individuals lost their lives when a small boat capsized in Ubatuba, Brazil, amid intense rain and strong winds.

On Saturday, two people tragically died when a small boat sank in the waters off Ubatuba, a coastal city in São Paulo state, as the region faced severe storms. The vessel had five crew members on board, and reports indicate that it capsized due to rough seas resulting from rapidly changing weather conditions, characterized by high winds and waves exceeding normal levels. Emergency services were alerted around 10:30 PM, leading to the mobilization of rescue teams and supporting boats to search for survivors. While two of the crew were unfortunately found deceased, the remaining three were rescued and reported to be in a stable condition. As of the latest updates, the identities of the victims have not yet been released by authorities. Local authorities have announced the initiation of an investigation into the causes of the accident, focusing on the meteorological conditions at the time and any potential operational failures. The municipal government is expected to provide a detailed report on the incident in the coming hours, aiming to shed light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event and ensure similar accidents can be prevented in the future.

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