Brazilian influencers' tragic end: Yacht cruise turns deadly
A few weeks after the tragedy, global media reported the deaths of two Brazilian women who were known online for showcasing a luxurious lifestyle. Their final cruise near São Paulo ended tragically, although it could have been avoided.
We often hear about the accidental deaths of influencers from around the world. Frequently, the cause of death is a lack of attention and failure to observe safety measures, such as taking selfies at dangerous heights. This time, the media reported the tragic deaths of two Brazilian women: Aline Tamary Moreira de Amorim and Beatriz Tavares. Both were very active on Instagram.
Two Brazilian influencers have died
The influencers drowned during a yacht cruise along the Brazilian coast. The accident occurred near São Paulo. After strong waves hit the boat, the yacht capsized, and passengers were thrown overboard. The news service G1 Globo reported that only five of the seven onboard were rescued.
The bodies of 37-year-old Aline Tamary Moreira de Amorim and 27-year-old Beatriz Tavares da Silva were found shortly afterward, confirming their deaths. In an interview with TV Tribuna G1 Globo, local police chief Marcos Alexandre Alfino admitted that both women refused to wear life jackets because they were taking selfies.
They said that life jackets would get in the way of their tanning, he added.
The Brazilian news source reports that the deceased did not know each other before the yacht party.
According to information obtained by G1 Globo, Amorim—who reportedly has a 17-year-old son—was sharing pictures of herself at sea on social media shortly before her death. In a media conversation, her brother emphasized that she did not know how to swim.
Tragedy on the yacht
The tragic accident occurred at the end of September in a region known as Garganta do Diabo, which means Devil's Throat. In a statement to the police, the yacht's pilot claimed he tried to help everyone who fell from the boat but explained that he could only pull some from the sea.
The International Business Times contacted a party attendee, Vanessa Audrey da Silva. She admitted that she immediately wore a life jacket and clung to a rock when the boat started sinking. She managed to hold on until help arrived.
There was a moment in the water when no one could see anyone. I was fighting for my life, she admitted.
An additional vessel brought the rescued individuals back to land.
The direct cause of the influencers' deaths was their lack of life jackets. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the accident further. It is possible that the yacht was overloaded, and other safety regulations were not observed.
