influencer culture

Brazilian Influencers Perish at Devil’s Throat After Ignoring Safety for Selfies

Two Brazilian influencers, Aline Tamara Moreira de Amorim and Beatriz Tavares da Silva Faria, drowned after a boat they were partying on capsized off the coast of São Paulo. Five of the seven people onboard were rescued, while the bodies of Amorim and Faria were later found. The boat’s captain said the two had declined to wear life jackets as they were taking selfies; police confirmed they did not know each other before the party. The boat was hit by a wave in the region known as Devil’s Throat as partygoers were being taken back to land.

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Tragedy at Sea: Brazilian Influencers Die After Refusing Life Jackets for Perfect Selfies

Brazilian influencers Aline Tamara Moreira de Amorim and Beatriz Tavares da Silva Faria drowned after a yacht party off São Paulo’s coast. The women reportedly avoided wearing life jackets due to fears of ruining their tan and selfies. They were among seven people in a speedboat meant to carry five passengers, and died after the overcrowded, life jacket-less boat capsized in choppy waters. Law enforcement is investigating if there was negligence or recklessness involved in the tragedy. This incident follows another recent episode in Brazil in which an influencer died during a video shoot, sparking concerns about safety in the influencer community.

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