A 37-year-old man has died after choking during a watermelon eating contest. The case occurred on Thursday (11/12), at the São Pedro Thermas Resort, in the interior of São Paulo.
According to witnesses, the tournament prize was a portion of fries. The guest became ill during the challenge and was helped by the on-site lifeguards.
According to the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), the incident was registered as a suspicious death at the São Pedro police station. The matter remains under investigation.
What the station says
In a press release, São Pedro Thermas Resort said the guest was participating in a “collective recreational activity, when he found himself in cardiorespiratory arrest.”
“As soon as our team became aware of the situation, all emergency procedures were immediately activated, including providing first aid and calling an ambulance for appropriate care. The guest was immediately transported alive to the hospital, where he unfortunately died,” the hotel informed.
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