Famed Brazil influencer dies after drowning in speedboat accident
Influencer had 9 million followers on Instagram
***A famed Brazilian influencer, has died when the speedboat she was in capsized, according to local media reports.
The accident happened on Sunday afternoon on the Paraná River in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná. The influencer, who had 9 million followers on Instagram, was reportedly traveling with her husband and friends when their boat hit a wave and overturned.
The influencer was reportedly not wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident.
Influencer's death highlights the importance of water safety
The influencer's death is a tragic reminder of the importance of water safety.
According to the National Safety Council, drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, with an average of 3,960 fatal unintentional drownings (non-boating related) annually between 2005-2014.
Children under 15 years of age and adults 65 years and older are at the highest risk of drowning.
There are a number of things you can do to help prevent drowning, including:
- Swimming in designated areas with a lifeguard on duty.
- Wearing a life jacket when boating or swimming in open water.
- Learning how to swim.
- Supervising children around water.
