Brazilian influencer Yasmim Angela Feitosa de Sousa26 years old, died on Wednesday, November 12, in the provincial city of Petrolina. state of pernambucoafter suffering; Obvious methanol poisoning. The young woman had been drinking alcohol while celebrating her birthday two days earlier, on Monday the 10th.
That’s all Number of followers: 23,000 Yasmim was a well-known figure on social networks. Certan of Pernambucowhere she shared content about fashion and her lifestyle. News of his death sent shock waves among his followers and the local community.
His mother told the portal, Highlights of Petrolinaa young woman started feeling unwell on Tuesday night. “They are they drank on monday nightAnd then yesterday, my daughter’s boyfriend woke up feeling sick,” she said.
She said her daughter didn’t show any symptoms, but was instead “happy all day”, accompanying her “to the market” and having lunch “outside” with her. “And that night she started feeling sick.” he said.
According to testimony, Yasmim died at his home in the Villa Vitoria area. Two other people who drank the same drink also showed symptoms of intoxication. “I couldn’t save my daughter.”cried the mother.
According to Brazilian media G1he Valle Federal University Hospital The University of San Francisco (HU-Univasf) confirmed in a statement that a patient in the Petrolina Prompt Care Unit (UPA) was admitted on Wednesday with the following diagnosis: “Methanol poisoning”.
This substance is a colorless liquid that is difficult to distinguish because its odor and appearance are very similar to ethanol. World Health Organization (WHO) It warned that even small amounts can be fatal to adults.
The agency said it is not a referral center for these types of cases, but is providing “all necessary support” and remains in contact with health authorities to provide “any necessary assistance.” guarantee the transfer Send the patient to a specialized unit. ”
According to the influencer’s mother, the drinks she drank were whiskey It was obtained in the city of São Bento do Una, located in the wild region of the state. “They drank about a liter and a half,” he said. The remaining bottles were sent to authorities for forensic analysis.
Yasmim’s body will be buried in a nearby cemetery on Thursday the 13th of this week. Joan de Deusin Petrolina. Family, friends and followers organized a memorial event on social networks to say goodbye to her.
One follower wrote: “She was so full of life. This is shocking,” while another added: “My deepest condolences to her family and friends. Rest in Peace, Yasmin”.
The Pernambuco State Health Secretariat has so far Five cases of methanol poisoning confirmed Three of those deaths in the state were fatal. Authorities are investigating whether there is a connection between the different episodes.
Before Yasmim’s infection, the last known cases were two sisters from Salgueiro who died after consuming whiskey between October 9th and 11th. The first reports of methanol poisoning in Pernambuco date back to September 30th.
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