Who was the driver who died after the car was carried away by the current in the South Caucasus: “loving father”

A real and loving father. That’s how family and friends described Eliton Selinger Rodriguez on social media. Eliton, popularly known as Pantufa, was 24 years old and was found dead in his car after it was swept away by the current this Saturday (28 years old) in Vitmarzuma, in Alto Vale do Itajaí.

Eliton Selinger Rodriguez was 24 years old and was found dead inside a car in Vitmarsum, in Alto Vale do Itajaí.

Eliton Selinger Rodriguez was 24 years old and was found dead this Sunday (29) – Photo: Social Media/Reproduction/ND

Eliton was the son of a civil servant at Witmarsum City Hall, who expressed his condolences. “Football fan Eliton Selinger Rodriguez was 24 years old, and his death left the sport in mourning,” the excerpt reads.

“I want to thank you for being our friend and allowing us to share happy moments with our goddaughter Sofia, she will remember the father and hero you were throughout your life, and we will fulfill our role as godparents,” wrote a friend. “You accomplished your mission here so quickly, it was worth every smile and every moment,” another person lamented.

The farewell ceremony will take place from 10:30 at the Witmarsum municipal morgue. Burial will take place in the municipality’s Central Catholic Cemetery.

The driver tried to cross a flooded area

The car in which Eliton was traveling was carried away by the current on Saturday evening (28). According to firefighters, it turned out that the accident occurred after the driver tried to cross a flooded area.

PHOTO: Driver found dead inside car swept away in Alto Vale – Photo: Volunteer Firefighters/ND Reproduction

Around 9:30 p.m., President Getulio volunteer firefighters were called to conduct a search and rescue operation on September 7 Street.

There were also a woman and a five-year-old child in the car, who managed to get out in time. The child and woman were not injured and were taken to a hospital for medical examination, according to Presidente Getulio volunteer firefighters.

Finding the vehicle still underwater, firefighters anchored and towed it away. Eliton’s body was found inside a car at around 3.50pm this Sunday (29).