In a tragic incident on Sunday, a 16-year-old boy named José Antônio drowned in the Arraias River in Jacundá, located in the southwestern region of Pará, Brazil. The young boy was reportedly having fun with friends at a popular swimming spot known as 'Banho de Índio' when he jumped from a cliff into the river. Unfortunately, shortly after his jump, he began to struggle in the water, overwhelmed by the strong current, despite the desperate attempts of his friends to rescue him.

Witnesses shared that José Antônio's friends tried to reach him, but the powerful currents of the river made it impossible for them to pull him back to safety. He submerged and was not seen again until shortly after when his body was recovered and sent to the Medical Legal Institute (IML) in Marabá. The incident prompted a swift response from the police and the Fire Department, which arrived at the scene shortly after being notified by the boy's mother, who rushed to the location upon learning of the tragedy.

This heartbreaking incident has raised concerns among local authorities regarding the dangers of swimming in rivers, particularly during the rainy season when currents can be unpredictable and dangerous. The police have emphasized the importance of caution and awareness to prevent similar tragedies in the future, highlighting the risks associated with recreational swimming in natural water bodies.