Teenager drowns while swimming with colleagues in an old quarry in the interior of SP

Case occurred in an area of an old quarry, known as Lagoa Azul, in Assis (SP) — Photo: Robson do Carmo/TV TEM

According to the Civil Police, the group was swimming in the area at around 4:30 pm, when the young man had difficulties in the water and ended up drowning.

According to the Fire Department, a team was called at 4:32 pm. There, he carried out searches until he located the teenager.

After the rescue, resuscitation maneuvers were initiated, and the victim was taken to the Referenced Assistance Center (NAR) in Assis. Despite relief efforts, the young man did not survive.

People who accompanied the victim reported the possibility that he had suffered a cramp, but this hypothesis has not yet been technically confirmed.

Three vehicles participated in the service. Rescue teams were called, and an Advanced Support Unit (USA) from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) was sent to the scene.

The incident was registered at the Assis Police Station as a suspicious death, with an initial indication of accidental death.

The Civil Police also reported that they requested technical expertise at the scene, which should help clarify the circumstances of the drowning. The case will be analyzed by the responsible police authority, which may determine further investigations.