Tragic Discovery During Live Report

In a shocking incident in Bacabal, northeastern Brazil, a reporter inadvertently discovered the body of a missing 13-year-old girl while filming a segment about her disappearance. The journalist, Lenildo Frazao, was covering the story at the Mearim River, where the young girl, Raissa, was last seen. As he waded into the river to demonstrate its depth and the area where she had been swimming, he unknowingly stepped on her body submerged beneath the water.

Unsettling Moment Captured on Video

The unsettling moment was captured on video as Mr. Frazao suddenly jumped when the water reached his chest. He informed his team that he felt something brush against him beneath the surface. Visibly shaken, he retreated to shallower waters, expressing his fear and uncertainty about what he had encountered. “I think there’s something down here at the bottom of the water,” he remarked to his team. Despite his apprehension, he speculated whether it could be Raissa or perhaps a fish.

Search Efforts and Discovery

Following Mr. Frazao’s report, local firefighters and divers intensified their search efforts for Raissa on June 30. Tragically, they discovered her body at the exact location where the reporter had been filming. Although it remains unclear if Mr. Frazao had indeed felt her body during his report, the discovery confirmed the worst fears of her family and community.

Community Mourning and Safety Warnings

Raissa’s death was ruled as accidental drowning by a post-mortem examination, with no signs of physical trauma. Her funeral took place on June 30, with her school declaring three days of mourning in her honor. A community vigil was held to pay tribute to her memory, where friends and family gathered to pray and light candles. During his report, Mr. Frazao highlighted the river’s dangerous conditions, warning about strong currents and uneven depths caused by holes in the riverbed. This tragic incident underscores the importance of safety awareness in natural water bodies.