What Salto das Orquídeas is like, the place where a photographer died after an accident on a trail, in PR Salto das Orquídeas is a famous complex of waterfalls and waterfalls located in the municipality of Sapopema, in the northern region of the state of Paraná. It was on a stretch of the Lajeado Liso River in this place that photographer Ana Paula Silveira Cardoso, 29 years old, slipped while trying to cross a current and was found dead five days later. During the search for the young woman, activities were interrupted due to the work of rescue teams. Even with the end of the search for Ana Paula, the administration of the tourist spot stated that the place remains closed for an indefinite period of time as a sign of mourning and respect for Ana Paula's family. ? Follow g1 Londrina and the region on WhatsApp Salto das Orquídeas is a highly sought after destination for ecotourism and adventure. The place offers accommodation and camping, as well as a restaurant and community kitchen. It also has rapids, waterfalls and three waterfalls — the highest of which is 45 meters and is located in the middle of dense forest, on the Lajeado Liso River. It was at this point that the young women were trying to reach when they suffered the accident. On the day of the young woman's disappearance, it is estimated that the water level was 40 centimeters above normal. Salto das Orquídeas is a famous complex of waterfalls and waterfalls located in the municipality of Sapopema, in PR. Reproduction/ Sapopema City Hall How did the photographer disappear? Ana Paula was with her friend Ana Carolyne Camilo on the Salto das Orquídeas trail, on Saturday (25). When they let go of a rope, while crossing the river, Ana Paula disappeared and Ana Carolyne managed to save herself. According to Major Renan Bortolassi, who also participated in the search, the suspicion is that Ana fell from the waterfall. Employees at the place where the photographer and friend suffered an accident on a trail in PR warned about currents and river levels, says delegate After five days, Ana Paula's body was found 123 meters away from the fall of the largest waterfall, according to Rafael Lorenzetto, colonel of the Fire Department. The drone operated by Captain Jackson Alexandre Machado managed to identify the victim at around 7:10 am this Thursday (30). See location details in the video below. Body of missing photographer in Paraná was found by drone Circus student, climbing and with a healthy routine: who was the victim This Friday (31), police chief Thiago Luiz dos Santos had access to the Scientific Police report, which indicated that Ana Paula died from mechanical asphyxiation due to drowning. The delegate, who coordinates the investigation into the case, also told RPC, a TV Globo affiliate in Paraná, that there is no other cause of death in the report. Now, he awaits the results of additional tests to add to the investigation. The delegate said he will still hear from the owner of the inn and some tourists who were there on the same day. Only then will you complete the investigation. "But I mention again that the line of investigation continues as an accident," said the delegate. Friend was saved The photographer's friend, Ana Carolyne Camilo, was with her on the trail and also lost her balance, but managed to save herself. She was rescued and hospitalized with a fractured spine. The family reported that she was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday (29). Ana Paula lived in Londrina and worked as a photographer. On the day of her disappearance, she and her friend decided to go alone to a viewpoint and tried to cross the river with the help of ropes. During the crossing, Ana Paula fell. Her friend tried to help her, but also fell into the water. Ana Paula and Ana Carolina fell while trying to cross the river, at Salto das Orquídeas. Social networks/Provided by family Through friends, Ana Carolyne informed that she decided to cross the river because the water was up to her hips. When she slipped, she was swept away by the water and fell down the waterfall. Her father, Valdir Camilo, explained that the young woman managed to save herself because she held on to one of the rocks that were not submerged. She stopped 500 meters away from the place of the fall and stayed from 3pm on Saturday until approximately 9am on Sunday (26) alone in the woods, according to her family. The young woman was found by an employee at Salto das Orquídeas, who frequently checks the river level and saw her during routine work. Then there was the rescue with the help of two military police officers. Read also: 'It won't bring it back': Father comments on compensation of R$ 2 million after son's death Death on trail: Employees warned about currents, says delegate BR-277: Accident between trucks and car kills two in Greater Curitiba INFOGRAPHIC: Photographer disappears on trail in Paraná and is found dead. Arts/g1 VIDEOS: Most watched on g1 Paraná