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India Today
04-08-2025
- India Today
Brazilian woman dies on bus with 26 iPhones glued to her body
A 20-year-old woman died of cardiac arrest while travelling on a bus in Brazil. Medics later found 26 iPhones strapped to her body, which raised smuggling woman collapsed during her journey from Foz do Iguacu to Sao Paulo mid-way, reportedly due to breathing difficulties. The incident took place in Guarapuava, in Brazil's Paran region, on July 29. According to fellow passengers, she began to complain of shortness of breath before losing emergency responders from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) reached the spot, they attempted CPR for nearly 45 minutes. Despite their efforts, she suffered a seizure and was declared dead on site. While trying to resuscitate her, the medics discovered several packages attached to her body, later confirmed to be 26 iPhones. Authorities also found bottles of alcohol in her luggage, further complicating the to the Daily Mirror, 'Although it was unclear at first, her symptoms were connected with post-seizure and respiratory distress Things went from bad to worst when her heart stopped and she suddenly stopped breathing.'The local police are treating the case as a suspected smuggling attempt. Specialists from the Civil Police and Scientific Police were called in after the discovery. While sniffer dogs were deployed at the scene, no drugs were have now launched a full-scale investigation. A spokesperson told Brazilian media company Globo, 'The Paran Civil Police are investigating the case and awaiting the conclusion of forensic reports to clarify the cause of death.'The woman's body has been sent to the Forensic Medical Institute. Meanwhile, the seized mobile phones remain with Brazil's Federal Revenue Service as investigations continue.- EndsTrending Reel
Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Daily Mirror
Cause of death of woman found with 26 iPhones glued to her body revealed
A woman, aged 20, died under mysterious circumstances after she was found struggling to breathe on a bus in Brazil - she was found to have 26 iPhones stuck to her body The cause of death has emerged of the woman who mysteriously died with 26 iPhones found glued to her body. The woman, aged 20, dropped ill while travelling on a bus in Guarapuava, in Brazil 's central region of Paraná on Tuesday evening. According to reports, she was traveling alone from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo. The bus had stopped by a restaurant when the woman began to display respiratory issues. Medics from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) rushed over to help her as she suffered with shortness of breath. Although it was unclear at first, her symptoms were connected with post-seizure and respiratory distress. Things went from bad to worst when her heart stopped and she suddenly stopped breathing. It comes after a dead body was found in 'underground ancient cave' in popular UK beauty spot. Paramedics desperately tried to revive the woman in Brazil for around 45 minutes. Despite their best efforts, she was later pronounced dead. Local media reported that the woman died of a cardiorespiratory arrest. During the medical episode, medics spotted multiple packages including the phones were stuck onto her body. Specialists from the 'Scientific Police' and the Civil Police were called to the scene after bottles of drink were found in the woman's luggage. The items were later identified as several bottles of alcohol. After prompting smuggling concerns, police sniffer dogs also responded to the incident. However, no drugs were found attached to the victim. Police addressed the items found on her body and said the findings supported the hypothesis of illegal trafficking. The victim's body was sent to the Forensic Medical Institute following her death. The seized items were taken to the headquarters of the federal police, which is now investigating the case. According to Brazilian news outlet Globo, police earlier said: "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."
West Australian
01-08-2025
- West Australian
Guarapuava: Young woman with 26 iPhones glued to her body dies in bizarre circumstances
Police are investigating the bizarre death of a young woman who died with 26 iPhones glued to her body. The 20-year-old from Brazil was a passenger on a bus travelling from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo on July 29 when she fell ill. Emergency services were called around 10.30pm when the bus stopped at a restaurant in Guarapuava in southern Brazil, when the woman complained of breathing difficulties. Despite the efforts of paramedics with the Mobile Emergency Care Service, her breathing worsened soon after and she had a seizure in the restaurant. After about 45 minutes of trying to revive her, the woman was declared dead. While they were trying to treat the woman, who was travelling alone, the paramedics noted several packages attached to her body, according to local media outlet Gazeta do Parana . Police later confirmed they were packages containing 26 iPhones that had been glued directly to her skin. It is believed that the woman may have been attempting to smuggle the items to avoid paying the high taxes that electronic goods attract when bringing them across the border into Brazil. Her luggage was found to contain several bottles of alcohol. A search with sniffer dogs did not uncover any illicit drugs. The phones and the alcohol have been seized. The woman's body has been sent to the Forensic Medical Institute to investigate the cause of death. 'The Paraná Civil Police are investigating the case and awaiting the conclusion of forensic reports to clarify the cause of death,' police said. Police are also investigating the origin of the iPhones. The woman's identity has not been revealed.
Perth Now
01-08-2025
- Perth Now
Bizarre end: Woman dies with 26 iPhones glued to her body
Police are investigating the bizarre death of a young woman who died with 26 iPhones glued to her body. The 20-year-old from Brazil was a passenger on a bus travelling from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo on July 29 when she fell ill. Emergency services were called around 10.30pm when the bus stopped at a restaurant in Guarapuava in southern Brazil, when the woman complained of breathing difficulties. Despite the efforts of paramedics with the Mobile Emergency Care Service, her breathing worsened soon after and she had a seizure in the restaurant. After about 45 minutes of trying to revive her, the woman was declared dead. While they were trying to treat the woman, who was travelling alone, the paramedics noted several packages attached to her body, according to local media outlet Gazeta do Parana. Police later confirmed they were packages containing 26 iPhones that had been glued directly to her skin. It is believed that the woman may have been attempting to smuggle the items to avoid paying the high taxes that electronic goods attract when bringing them across the border into Brazil. Her luggage was found to contain several bottles of alcohol. A search with sniffer dogs did not uncover any illicit drugs. The phones and the alcohol have been seized. The woman's body has been sent to the Forensic Medical Institute to investigate the cause of death. 'The Paraná Civil Police are investigating the case and awaiting the conclusion of forensic reports to clarify the cause of death,' police said. Police are also investigating the origin of the iPhones. The woman's identity has not been revealed.
Express Tribune
31-07-2025
- Express Tribune
Woman dies on bus with iPhones glued to her body
A new plant making iPhones in southern India has started production and another will begin shipments in May. Photo: Reuters A 20-year-old woman died under mysterious circumstances during a bus ride in Brazil, with authorities discovering 26 iPhones glued directly to her skin. The bizarre incident unfolded as she travelled alone from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo, a long-distance route often scrutinised for smuggling activity. The woman reportedly began feeling unwell when the bus stopped at a restaurant in Guarapuava, Paraná. Emergency services were called after she complained of difficulty breathing. Paramedics from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) treated her on-site and attempted resuscitation for 45 minutes. Despite their efforts, she was declared dead at the scene. While treating her, medics found tightly wrapped packages on her body, later revealed to be 26 iPhones affixed directly to her skin using some kind of adhesive. No drugs were detected by sniffer dogs, but authorities seized bottles of alcohol found in her luggage. Her identity has not been disclosed. Police from multiple agencies, including the Military Police, Civil Police, and Scientific Police, are now involved. Forensic teams have been deployed, and the seized phones were handed over to the Federal Revenue Service as part of the smuggling investigation. Authorities await toxicology and forensic reports to determine the official cause of death. The woman's mode of transport and concealed cargo strongly point to an illicit smuggling operation, although it remains unclear whether she was coerced or knowingly involved. The unusual nature of the concealment method, with the phones glued directly to her body, has only deepened public speculation around the case. The investigation is ongoing, and officials say further details will be released once the forensic analysis is complete.
