In a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon, an 11-year-old girl suffered severe injuries in a boating accident on the Pacaás Novos River in Guajará-Mirim, Rondônia. The local Civil Police and the Navy have launched investigations into the accident, which occurred when the operator of a small vessel lost control and struck the young girl who was swimming nearby. Initial reports indicate that a malfunction occurred while attempting to start the boat, leading to a collision with other vessels in the vicinity.

Before medical assistance arrived, nearby bathers provided first aid to the girl, who sustained a serious facial injury and experienced significant blood loss. Emergency services, including the Fire Brigade, had to arrange for the child to be transported by air to the João Paulo II Hospital and Emergency Care in Porto Velho due to the severity of her injuries. During her treatment, the young girl required a blood transfusion as part of her medical care.

Following her arrival at the capital's hospital, she underwent surgery and received the urgent care necessary for her recovery. This incident has raised concerns about boating safety regulations in the area, and the investigations by police and the Navy aim to determine the exact causes and circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.