Man drowns at Ponta Negra Beach in Manaus A 19-year-old man drowned this Sunday (26) at Ponta Negra Beach, West Zone of Manaus. His identity was not disclosed. Witnesses called the firefighters after noticing the boy missing in an area about 5 meters beyond the safety strip. Friends said he was submerged for approximately 15 minutes. Firefighters began the search with free diving and found the young man at a depth of 2.5 meters. According to the Fire Department, the victim was in level six of drowning, the most serious, with no pulse and no breathing. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp According to firefighters, for more than an hour, teams tried to revive the young man, but were unsuccessful. Death was confirmed at the scene by a doctor from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU). The body was taken to the Legal Medical Institute (IML). Videos posted on social media show the moment the young man is pulled unconscious from the water. In one of the recordings, a man says a prayer for the victim: "Blow your fire of life into this life, Lord. She is precious to you, Lord. In the name of Jesus. Give him one more opportunity. I believe." 19-year-old man drowns on Ponta Negra Beach in Manaus Photo: Reproduction/Social Networks