On Saturday, October 14, the Civil Police of Minas Gerais announced that the body discovered alongside the Rio das Velhas in Jaboticatubas is that of 24-year-old Arthur Henrique, who had been missing since the previous Monday, October 9. Arthur disappeared during a flood in Sabará, leading to significant concern from his family and the local community. The police confirmed that the body was transferred to the medical examiner's office on Friday, October 13, for identification and autopsy procedures, and his family has been notified and is preparing to retrieve his remains.

Efforts to find Arthur involved extensive search operations conducted by the firefighters, who utilized boats to cover the length of the Rio das Velhas. The search included the use of drones, which assisted in tracking the path taken by the body due to the river’s strong current. The distance from where Arthur originally disappeared in Sabará to where the body was found in Jaboticatubas is approximately 92 kilometers, highlighting the powerful nature of the floodwaters that swept him away.

The tragic discovery of Arthur's body raises significant concerns about safety during extreme weather events and the impact of such incidents on local communities. As the family mourns their loss, the incident serves as a somber reminder of the risks associated with heavy rains and flooding, which are becoming increasingly common in various regions of Brazil. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the flood that led to Arthur's tragic disappearance and provide insights on future preventative measures to protect vulnerable individuals during storms.