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Man dies after falling into father’s grave in Brazil

A man has died in Brazil after a gravestone reportedly gave way, causing him to fall into his father’s grave at a cemetery in Linhares. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-dies-after-falling-into-fathers-grave-in-brazil/

Man dies after falling into father’s grave in Brazil

A man in his 40s died on Wednesday afternoon after falling into his father's grave at Sao Jose Municipal Cemetery in Linhares, Espirito Santo, northern Brazil. The incident occurred shortly after 2:30pm when he had visited his father's grave prior to attending a friend's funeral for a traffic accident that had taken place the day before.

Sitting on the gravestone, the man's footwork gave way, causing him to plummet into the grave. Emergency services arrived at the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead at the site. The Linhares Council expressed sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased, who was also a husband of a worker with the Linhares municipal council.

Officials urged visitors to exercise caution as cemeteries prepare for increased activity ahead of the All Souls' Day holiday.

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