Police conclude that lawyer died from a stroke associated with drowning in the South Zone of Rio
Lawyer Tamyris Teixeira Santos, 36, died after entering the sea on Praia from Leblon. Her body turned up two days later in Botafogo’s Praia, Janeiro’s Zona Sul and Rio’s Rio. The police ruled out foul play. The Instituto Médico-Legal report indicated a stroke associated with mechanical asphyxia due to drowning.
The case began in the late afternoon of Saturday, April 18th. Tamyris was with friends at a kiosk near station 11. Ela left belongings on the sand and entered the water. Ninguém saw her return.
Laudo confirms stroke and drowning
The autopsy examination recorded a stroke. Asphyxia due to drowning contributed to the death. Grãos of sand were found in the lungs. Delegacia of Descoberta of Paradeiros analyzed expertise and testimonies. Concluiu that there was no criminal action.
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- Bombeiros’s Corpo located the body around 2:15 pm on Tuesday the 21st.
- Familiares confirmed their identity on Wednesday, the 22nd.
- The sea was calm and there were no records of rescues in the region.
- Testemunhas said Tamyris knew how to swim.
- Pertences included a bag, cell phone and clothes.
Her mother reported that her daughter was a good swimmer. Questionou how the accident happened on a beach full of people.

Relatos of witnesses on the waterfront
Tamyris was seen on the sand in front of the kiosk. The group included the ex-boyfriend and more people. Houve consumption of alcoholic beverages in the afternoon. Surgiu mention of a possible disagreement before the dive. Nada of this became official proof.
The objects were left behind. Funcionários collected everything at the end of the day. Entregaram to the family on Tuesday. The group left the place without noticing her absence immediately.
Testemunhas saw her ex-boyfriend leave the beach looking drunk. Não was clear at the exact moment they realized that Tamyris had not returned.
Câmeras and sea conditions
Imagens from the nearest kiosk didn’t help much. The equipment records the interior of the establishment. Captou just part of her presence on the sand. Não recorded the moment Tamyris walked away.
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Bombeiros’s Corpo reported that the sea presented favorable conditions that Saturday. The beach was crowded. Não there was a call for rescue in the area.
Investigação by Polícia Civil
The 23rd DP, at Leblon, opened an incident. Diligências included camera analysis and testimonials. The IML’s expertise brought decisive elements. The conclusion was accidental death from natural causes associated with drowning.
Tamyris lived in Méier, in Zona Norte. Trabalhava as a lawyer. The family awaits any additional tests. Até now, information points to an accident.
The episode generated comments among beachgoers. Delegacia of Descoberta of Paradeiros followed the case until the final report. Nenhuma criminal hypothesis was sustained.
Resgate and family recognition
Botafogo’s maritime group acted after alert. The body was seen near the gazebo. Remoção went smoothly. The material went to the IML.
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The recognition took place on Wednesday. Parentes used physical characteristics and other data. The burial was scheduled for this Thursday, the 23rd, at Cemitério São Francisco Xavier.
The police keep the registration open for new elements. At the moment, everything is converging on an accident. Não there are additional updates.

















