Aviation school student dies after 'oil bath' ritual in PR Engineer Gustavo Henrique Lara, a 27-year-old aviation school student who died after participating in a celebration for graduating and completing his first solo flight, had a serious allergic reaction when going through the ritual known as the "oil bath". The information comes from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu), which helped the engineer at the scene and took him to a hospital. The medical team confirmed that he suffered an anaphylactic reaction — the most severe and rapid form of an allergic reaction. He had a seizure followed by three cardiorespiratory arrests; the first two were reversed, but the pilot could not resist the third. The case happened on Thursday night (16) in Ponta Grossa, in Campos Gerais do Paraná. According to delegate Lucas Petry, responsible for the investigation, the substance thrown at the pilot is oil used in aircraft engines. ? The oil bath is a traditional "baptism" rite in many aviation schools in Brazil. It is done to flying school students to celebrate a major career achievement, such as their first solo flight, for example, and marks their entry into the pilot community. ? Follow g1 Ponta Grossa on WhatsApp The person responsible for throwing the substance at the victim is an instructor at the school and his name was not disclosed. According to the Civil Police, he presented himself spontaneously at the police station and was arrested in the act for manslaughter, when there is no intention to kill. He was heard and released after paying bail of R$3,000. Find out more below. According to the police, he confirmed that he threw the substance at the young man during the celebration and said that graduates are bathed from the neck down. The names of the suspect and the flight school were not released. Gustavo Henrique Lara Social networks How to recognize an allergic reaction The Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (Asbai) explains that anaphylaxis should be suspected or considered when one or more of the symptoms below appear quickly after exposure to an allergen: Respiratory symptoms: shortness of breath, wheezing, tightness in the chest, hoarseness, persistent cough and feeling of “lump in the throat”; Symptoms on the skin and mucous membranes: itchy red plaques, redness all over the body, even without plaques, swelling of the lips, eyes, face, tongue or throat; Cardiovascular symptoms: dizziness or weakness, fainting, low blood pressure, palpitations; Gastrointestinal symptoms: severe abdominal pain, nausea, repeated vomiting, diarrhea, feeling of “lump in the throat”. The association explains, in the event of suspected anaphylaxis, three steps must be followed: Apply intramuscular adrenaline immediately, if available, to the outside of the thigh, even over clothing; Call SAMU (192) or Firefighters (193) even after initial improvement, as symptoms may return; Place the person in an appropriate position to avoid sudden worsening: lying on their back with their legs elevated, never stand or walk, if there is a lot of shortness of breath, sit with their torso elevated, if they lose consciousness, position them on their side and pregnant women should lie on their left side. What the prisoner said, according to the police The suspect presented himself spontaneously. According to the police, he confirmed that he threw the substance at the young man during the celebration and said that graduates are bathed from the neck down. The Civil Police also reported that, "so far, no elements have been identified that indicate an intention to cause the victim's death." The investigation will investigate the circumstances of the case, including the composition of the substance used, the amount used, the affected areas of the body and whether there is a relationship between the procedure performed and the death. Necroscopic, toxicological and chemical-expert examinations were requested to confirm the cause of death. The police must also analyze images, documents and listen to witnesses, participants in the ritual and the victim's family. MORE In the publications, they describe him as a beloved young man, with dreams and plans ahead of him. "Today was supposed to be the happiest day of his life, as he was fulfilling his biggest dream. Beautiful boy, with a giant heart, he will be sorely missed," they wrote. "What an immense sadness, Gustavo Henrique Lara. You were a great cousin and friend. At the times I needed you most, you called and took me for a walk", wrote a cousin. VIDEOS: Most watched on g1 Paraná Read more news on g1 Paraná.