A mom of two from Brazil was tragically killed on New Year’s Eve while out celebrating with her family, after a “firework got caught in her clothes”.
As per reports, Elisangela Tinem was on a beach in Praia Grande, Sau Paulo, where an unauthorized firework display was taking place.
The Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) relayed how a cousin of Elisangela had told police that she was in the sand strip when the horrific incident unfolded.
Large crowds had gathered on the beach to see a firework show on the turn of the New Year. A video of Elisangela’s death has since emerged online, with footage depicting a large bang and the crowd scattering.
Elisangela, 38, is said to have suffered injuries to her chest and arms, injuries from which she later succumbed.
Witness Luiza Ferreira, 20, who was also on the beach, told g1 Santos: “When it was midnight, I hugged my mother and saw a very strong flash.
“Soon after, everyone started screaming.
“When I went to look, I saw a woman lying on the ground all bleeding, and the boy who was with her fallen too.
“In this he got up, but when he realized how she was, he knelt down already ‘without ground’. It was a rush.”
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“The City Hall also points out that the device that hit the victim did not come from the official fireworks of the City Hall,” said The Municipality of Praia Grande.
“In fact, Bairro Mirim (the location) did not have an official fireworks display.”
Elisangela’s grieving family paid tribute to the mother on social media. One wrote:
“My God, I can’t believe it. My condolences to everyone in the family.
“May God comfort your hearts at this difficult time. I’ll be praying for the family.”
Another added: “What a tragedy! May God comfort the heart of every family and give it eternal rest.”
As per reports, Elisangela’s death is now being treated as a homicide investigation.
Rest in peace, Elisangela. No one should ever lose their life at a firework show.
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