Soneca Paredao soccer player Rayam Lucas, 27, has died after jumping from a natural waterfall in Itubera, Bahia state, Brazil. The amateur player, who is also a content creator with more than 20,400 followers on Instagram, entered the waters of an area known as Pancada Grande, a waterfall famous for its height.
When it did not return to the surface after diving, an alert was raised and a search operation was launched. After several hours of searching, his body was found at the same location.
Rayam Lucas dies of possible accidental drowning
Officials indicated that while early signs indicate a possible accidental drowning (possibly caused by being carried away by the current), the case will undergo a formal autopsy to determine the cause of death.
The Pancada Grande Waterfall is one of the most famous natural spots on the coast of Bahia and is distinguished by its height, making it a tourist attraction in the region.
