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Dad killed in freak accident at sausage factory
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Diego Fernando Gonzaga, a 39-year-old father and longtime food industry worker, died after being trapped in an ice-crushing machine at the HG Foods sausage factory in Santa Luzia, Brazil.
- The accident occurred during his early morning shift while covering for a co-worker; rescuers attempted to free him using hydraulic tools but were unsuccessful, and he went into cardiac arrest inside the machine.
- Gonzaga was reportedly conscious and communicating with colleagues while awaiting rescue, highlighting the tragic nature of the incident.
- His mother, Maria de Fatima, expressed deep sorrow, noting the compounded grief from recent family losses and the pain of losing a child.
- Gonzaga was remembered by relatives as a cheerful and lively person who embraced life fully, making his sudden death a significant loss to his family and community.
