
Cause of death of woman with 26 iPhones glued to her revealed
A cause of death for a woman who passed away with 26 iPhones glued to her body has been revealed.
The 20-year-old woman fell unwell while travelling on a bus in Guarapuava, in Brazil's central region of Paraná on Tuesday evening. Reports indicate that she was journeying alone from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo.
The bus pulled over at a restaurant when the woman began to suffer respiratory problems, reports the Mirror.
Emergency services were called to the scene as she struggled with a shortness of breath. Initially, it was unclear, but her symptoms were linked to post-seizure and respiratory distress.
She deteriorated and later stopped breathing. Paramedics tried to resuscitate the woman for approximately 45 minutes but she was declared dead at the scene.
During the medical emergency, medics noticed multiple packages including the phones were attached to her body.
Police also found several bottles of alcohol in her luggage.
Following suspicions of smuggling, police sniffer dogs were also brought to the scene. However, no drugs were found on the victim.
According to Brazilian media outlet Globo, officers had previously stated: "The Paraná Civil Police are investigating the case and awaiting the conclusion of forensic reports to clarify the cause of death.
"According to preliminary information, the woman, who was alone, was traveling from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo. The 26 cell phones that were glued to her body were seized and sent to the Federal Revenue Service."
The case remains ongoing.

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