Large balloon falls in a forest area in Búzios A large balloon fell in a forest area close to the Baía Formosa neighborhood, in Armação dos Búzios, in the Lakes Region of Rio, last Saturday (11). The fall caught the attention of residents due to the size of the structure and the risks associated with this type of artifact. According to Búzios City Hall, Civil Defense was called and sent a team to the scene. However, when agents arrived, the balloon had already been removed from the area. Still according to the municipal administration, reports indicate that people who were following the balloon's descent entered the forest, collected the structure and left the place before the arrival of the Civil Defense team. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp. Despite the scare, there were no reports of injuries or material damage. The balloon fell in a forested area, far from properties and residents. Structure was removed before Civil Defense arrived. Disclosure Region had another record of a balloon crash Also on Saturday (11), another large balloon fell into the Araruama Lagoon, in Araruama, in the Lakes Region of Rio. The incident mobilized teams from the Environmental Guard to rescue the material. The release of balloons is prohibited in Brazil and is considered an environmental crime. Law No. 9,605/1998 establishes punishments for those who manufacture, sell, transport or release balloons that could cause fires. The authorities advise that, when finding a fallen balloon, the population does not attempt to remove the material and contact the responsible bodies so that the removal can be carried out safely. READ ALSO: Man dies after being run over and driver flees without providing help in Búzios Argentine tourist is injured after throwing stones during game broadcast in Búzios Motorcyclist hits a pole head-on and is injured in Araruama