A young man aged only 19 died this Monday (aged 13) in Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, in Greater Florianopolis. According to the CBMSC (Santa Catarina Military Fire Department), he was in Cachoeira dos Pilões with friends when he fell into the water.

Picture of the waterfall where the young man drowned – Credit: CBMSC/Disclosure/ND

A helicopter arrived at the scene to rescue him, but failed to find him alive in time. The body stuck to the rocks of the waterfall as the team tried to rescue it.

The body was removed from an area difficult for aircraft to reach and placed in the care of the Military Police, who were on duty.

The waterfall is surrounded by dense forest, which can only be reached by a path through the vegetation.

Watch the video:

Video shows a military fire department helicopter at the scene – Video: CBMSC/Disclosure/ND