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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."
Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Daily Mirror
Brit tourist drowns in Turkey after he's 'found motionless' during boat tour
Despite attempts to resuscitate him, the man died after being discovered by sailors. His death came hours after another Brit drowned in Majorca and two young siblings perished A fourth British holidaymaker has drowned this week after the death of a 47-year-old man on Thursday. The tourist entered the sea in Marmaris, on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, during a boat tour, but was later found motionless in the water. The man, who has not yet been named, was discovered by sailors. According to reports, police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death. The sailors pulled him from the water and took him to shore where the Coast Guard attempted to save his life. But despite the medical assistance, the man was pronounced dead. His body was then taken to the Mugla Forensic Medicine Institute to determine the cause of his death. It comes after girl, 3, was found dead on beach by a horrified passer-by. Last night, the siblings who tragically drowned at sea during a family trip in Salou in Spain were named. Ameiya, 13, and her 11-year-old brother, Ricardo Junior, from Birmingham, went into the sea on their visit to Llarga beach, near Tarragona before getting into trouble. The siblings, described by loved ones as "beautiful" and "bright", were given treatment following the "incident at sea" but sadly did not survive. The heartbreaking news came a day after another Brit drowned while abroad after being discovered at a hotel pool in Majorca - minutes from the Love Island villa. Paramedics on the island rushed to the three-star BJ Playa Blanca Hotel, in S'Illot, roughly 17 minutes in a car from the the Love Island villa, after receiving an alert about a man found face down in the water. The alarm was raised just after 8.30am on Wednesday. Emergency medical organisation SAMU told the Mirror that the man was 52 years old, while the Civil Guard insisted their information was that he was 72. SAMU said in a statement: 'A British man aged 52 has been found floating face down in the swimming pool of a hotel in s'Illot. "He was pulled out of the water and basic resuscitation manoeuvres were practiced on him until the first ambulances arrived when it was confirmed he had gone into cardiac arrest. Despite attempts to resuscitate him he died. The alarm was raised at 8.37am this morning." An air ambulance is also said to have been mobilised. Island police have launched an investigation and are understood to be at the scene but have yet to make an official comment. The three-star BJ Playa Blanca Hotel is located between the beaches of S'Illott and Sa Coma. The hotel has 100 rooms. It says on its website: "We offer access to the best white sand beaches and mountainous areas of the island. Find spectacular scenery and enjoy the promenade that runs along the coast and connects the two beaches.' It was not immediately clear if the dead man was holidaying alone or with friends or family. The Civil Guard confirmed on Tuesday morning officers were at the hotel and an investigation was underway. They also confirmed the dead man was British - but insisted their information was that he was 72 and not 52 as emergency medical responders had reported earlier. S'Illot is a small tourist town on the east coast of Majorca, with the area boasting a number of resorts, restaurants and bars. With crystal clear waters and a sandy beach, it is perhaps not as busy as Palma but does boast a 3000-year-old archaeological site, dating back to the late Bronze Age. The area is just a short drive from Love Island villa Sa Vinyassa, which is located in a rural area closer to Sant Llorenc des Cardassar. In September last year a teenage British holidaymaker was left fighting for life after plunging headfirst from the first floor of her hotel in the same resort. The drama happened at Playamar Hotel & Apartamentos.
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.
Daily Mail
31-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Woman, 20, found dead with dozens of iPhones glued to her body as police launch investigation
A young woman has died after collapsing on a bus in Brazil with 26 iPhones glued to her body. The 20-year-old became unwell during a long-distance journey and passed away before she could be taken to the hospital. Police have now launched an investigation into the bizarre case. The woman was travelling alone from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo when the bus stopped at a restaurant in Guarapuava, in the central region of Paraná. Emergency services were called after she complained of breathing difficulties. She was treated by Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) workers, who said she was awake but struggling to breathe. Shortly afterwards, she began to show signs of respiratory distress and appeared to suffer a seizure. Paramedics attempted to revive her for 45 minutes, but she was declared dead at the scene. It was while trying to treat her that medics noticed several packages attached to her body. Police later discovered 26 iPhones had been glued directly to her skin. Officers from the Military Police called in forensic teams from the Scientific Police and Civil Police. A sniffer dog did not detect any drugs on the woman, but several bottles of alcohol were found in her luggage and seized. In a statement, Paraná Civil Police 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 travelling 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.' Her identity has not been made public, and the investigation is ongoing.
