A footballer has died after jumping into a waterfall pool at a popular beauty spot.
Reyam Lucas entered the water and never resurfaced.
His body was recovered from the waterfall following a frantic search operation.
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The 27-year-old footballer, who was also a budding sports influencer with 20,000 Instagram fans, was found dead on Tuesday (21 Apr).
Reyam, who played for amateur team Soneca Paredão, passed away at the Pancada Grande Waterfall in Ituberá, Brazil.
The young sportsman had gone missing earlier that day while visiting the landmark with friends, as reported by Need To Know.
Local residents and volunteers joined the military police and local fire department in an intensive search that lasted several hours.
The recovery of his body was met with widespread shock in his hometown of Nova Ibiá, where he was a well-known figure in the local amateur football circuit.
While early reports point toward an accidental drowning, the police said his body has been transferred for a formal post-mortem examination.
An autopsy report is expected to be released in the coming days to provide clarity on the incident.
As well as playing regional football, he maintained a popular presence online under the handle ‘Reyam Sorte’ where he documented his life and sports activities.
Friends described him as a dedicated athlete with a vibrant personality.
One teammate posted: “He had so much energy on and off the pitch.”
Local authorities have confirmed that an investigation into the circumstances of his death is underway.
At a height of around 223ft (68m), the Pancada Grande Waterfall is the tallest cascade on the Bahian coast and serves as a symbol of the region.
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