A 24-year-old teacher fell to her death while trying to help a pupil trapped in a toilet.
Nayara Carmo reportedly attempted to pass the pupil the toilet keys before trying to exit the area through a window.
She stepped onto a drywall panel that appeared to be a floor but could not support her weight, causing it to give way beneath her.
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She plummeted to the ground floor inside the FISK Taboão language school in Guarulhos, Brazil, on Wednesday afternoon (21 October).
Emergency responders called to the scene found her lying near a staircase and confirmed her death, as reported by Need To Know.
The circumstances of the accident are still being investigated, with forensic examinations requested by police.
Nayara worked as an academic coordinator but continued teaching classes, which was one of her great passions.
She enjoyed sharing knowledge, particularly with children, and was well liked by the school community, according to reports.
FISK Guarulhos wrote online: “Today, we say goodbye to someone who was much more than a professional.
“Nay was a brilliant teacher who carried out her work with passion and dedication and had immense affection for all her students.
“She was a special person who touched the lives of everyone around her with her warmth, kindness and love for what she did.”
The school added: “Your love for education, your dedication and your light will live on in our memories and in our hearts.”
Nayara’s funeral and burial are scheduled to take place in Guarulhos today (23 October).
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