A 58-year-old man who had been missing since Thursday was discovered injured in a ravine in Bom Retiro, Santa Catarina, on Sunday. He had left Rio Grande do Sul heading towards Grande Florianópolis, but an accident occurred along the way. The Bom Retiro Fire Department reported that the driver was found approximately 10 meters below BR-282, in a critical condition with severe injuries and signs of internal bleeding, having lost consciousness during the crash and remained trapped for two days.

Emergency responders noted that despite his critical condition, the man was conscious when found, indicating he likely retained some awareness during his time stranded. Following the rescue, he was transported to Hospital Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres in Lages, where he received immediate medical attention. Authorities are working to clarify how he managed to endure two days in the ravine without being discovered sooner.

This incident raises concerns regarding road safety in that region, especially on the stretch from Rio Grande do Sul to Santa Catarina, which can be hazardous due to difficult terrain. The authorities aim to investigate further into the circumstances which led to the accident and subsequent disappearance of the driver, as well as to prevent similar occurrences in the future.