The body of a man was found on Wednesday morning (8) in Itapoa, on the northern coast of Santa Catarina. The victim was seen by people passing by the beach of Barra do Sai, not far from the rescue post.

The man was partially undressed, lying face down on the sand, near the water, in the area between streets 340 and 350. The identity of the victim has not yet been established.

The body was found on the beach of Barra do Sai, near the rescue post – Photo: Reproduction/Internet

According to delegate Saul Bogoni Jr., the body was collected and sent to the IML (Institute of Medicine Legal) in Joinville for forensic examination and identification.

The body found in Barra do Sai is believed to be that of the same man who disappeared after entering the sea at the resort of Paese on Tuesday morning (7). The man was seen entering the sea shortly after sunrise and was never seen again.