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Young man disappears after diving in the Rio Negro and is found dead in Manaus

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Published August 3, 2026 Source: G1 1 min read Region: Amazonas

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IML Manaus g1 Amazonas Young Bruno Vitor Rodrigues was found dead this Monday (3), after disappearing in the waters of the Rio Negro, in Manaus. The drowning occurred on Sunday afternoon (2), near a floating boat in the Colônia Antônio Aleixo neighborhood, in the East Zone of the capital. The cause of death will be confirmed by tests from the Legal Medical Institute (IML). According to initial information, Bruno was taking a shower at the site when he dived and never returned to the surface. The Amazonas Military Fire Department (CBMAM) was called and began water searches on Sunday. The young man's body was located by divers in the early hours of Monday and removed from the water. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp

After the rescue, the body was sent to the Legal Medical Institute. The autopsy examination should indicate the exact cause of death. The case will be investigated by the competent authorities.

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IML Manaus g1 Amazonas Young Bruno Vitor Rodrigues was found dead this Monday (3), after disappearing in the waters of the Rio Negro, in Manaus.
The drowning occurred on Sunday afternoon (2), near a floating boat in the Colônia Antônio Aleixo neighborhood, in the East Zone of the capital.
The cause of death will be confirmed by tests from the Legal Medical Institute (IML).