A boat accident occurred on the Grande River near the border of São Paulo and Minas Gerais, resulting in the deaths of six people. Among the victims were Viviane Aredes, who was celebrating her 36th birthday, and her four-year-old son, Bento Aredes. This incident has drawn attention to the risks associated with recreational boating in the region, especially as the victims were locals from Franca, a city in the interior of São Paulo.

The accident took place when the boat collided with a pier during the night of Saturday, the 21st. Other identified victims include Juliana Fernanda Ferreira, Erica Fernanda Lima, and Marina Rodrigues. The family connections of the deceased, such as Viviane being the sister of a local city official, further amplify the tragedy's impact on the community. The event was meant to be a celebration and has now turned into a somber reminder of the risks involved in boating activities.

Investigations by the Minas Gerais Fire Department revealed that the boat's pilot, Wesley Carlos da Costa, also died in the incident and did not possess the necessary license to operate the vessel. This raises questions regarding accountability and the enforcement of safety regulations in local waterways, reflecting a broader issue of safety within recreational boating in Brazil. The recovery of all bodies at the local medical legal institute indicates the community's immediate need to confront this tragic loss and possibly take action to ensure such incidents do not happen in the future.