Brazilian beauty queen, 22, dead after being struck by lightning in mother’s garden
Key Points:
- Ana Beatriz Araújo Ferreira, a 22-year-old Brazilian beauty queen and young mother, died after being struck by lightning in her mother’s garden during a rainstorm.
- She was combing her niece’s hair outdoors when the lightning bolt struck suddenly, despite the calm drizzle conditions.
- Ferreira had recently been crowned Queen of the Rodeo at ExpoAlmas and was studying physiotherapy while raising her 5-year-old son.
- Family and community members remember her as a loving person who helped others in simple ways, and ExpoAlmas expressed deep condolences for her passing.
- She was taken to a hospital in Almas but succumbed to her injuries, leaving a profound impact on her family and the local community.