A 55-year-old man and father of two children died on Monday following a serious accident that occurred while he was training in a gym located in the neighborhood. Jardim Atlantico in Olinda, Brazil. The man was doing his usual training routine when the fatal accident occurred.
The accident occurred when Ronald Montenegro Made a Bench press routine with free bar. According to local media, at some point during the maneuver, the rod slipped from his hands and fell directly onto his chest.
The sequence was recorded by a security camera at the eponymous gym RW Academy. The photos show that after the collision, Ronald tried to get up and was able to walk a few meters to the reception desk.
However, seconds later It collapsesThis caused immediate concern among those at the scene of the accident. Gym staff and other users quickly approached him and sought medical assistance.
Montenegro was consciously transferred to Unit of Immediate Attention (UPA) to Olinda. But according to the medical report, he arrived at the health center in Cardiac and respiratory arrest. Despite attempts to revive him, he did not survive the internal injuries caused by the strike.
At workout time, I was lifting approx 30 kilos per sidePlus an estimated 15kg of bar.
Physical education specialists later analyzed the images and indicated that the cause of the accident may have been A Bad grip technique.
Lucio Beltrao, President of the Regional Council for Physical Education of PernambucoHe explained that Ronald held the penis without his thumbs completely surrounding it, a position known as “suicide fist” also “false fist”It is considered risky because it is not controlled.
From the gym RW AcademyWhere tragedy occurred, he ensured that staff acted immediately and that all workers receive frequent first aid training.
The company issued a statement on social media expressing its deep regret over Ronald’s death and sending its condolences to his family.
However, some family members They questioned the lack of professional supervision At exercise time.
One of his relatives, who preferred to remain anonymous, said G1 Which Ronald was active, He exercised regularly and was in good healthHowever, he was training without an accompanying coach at the time of the accident.
For its part, the civil police opened an investigation and registered the case as Accidental death. Currently, the authorities are continuing to analyze information and take data to determine the matter The exact circumstances of the event.
Ronald’s death had a strong impact on… OlindaHe was known for his work in preserving giant traditional dolls and his active participation in the carnival in that city.
In addition, he served as president Palacio dos Cos Gigantes Cultural Centeran essential institution of Olinda’s cultural identity.
The organization also said goodbye to Montenegro with an emotional message: “Today we did not just lose A leader but a friend, a creator and a passionate advocate for popular culture And one of the great people responsible for maintaining the tradition of giant puppets that delight Olinda and the world. “His dedication, vision and love for Carnival has defined generations and will continue to be present in every detail of our work.”