MIAMI.- He influencer Brazilian Diego Kaua Oliveira Santos died suddenly at the age of 20 after falling into a lago while recording a video for his social networks.
Although the fateful event occurred on April 16 in Salto Grande -located in the American state of Brazil-, the information emerged this weekend in several international media.
“The social media star, who had more than 143,000 followers on Instagram, fell into the reservoir on Tuesday. His friends who were with him tried to save him, but he was swept away, local media reported,” reported The Sun.
“MC Diegun Md, as his fans knew him, had previously promised to give his followers something alive during his visit to the artificial lake. Brazil’s Public Security Secretary said: “Witnesses who were with the victim tried to save the young man, without success. “Then they called the firefighters, who could not rescue the young man alive,” the newspaper added.
Death of influencer still under investigation
The authorities detailed that the event was registered as a suspicious death in the 4th DP of Americana, where an expert report was requested and investigations into what happened continue.
“Civil police said that Diego was recording content for his social networks when he died, according to local media. Moments before drowning, the influencer shared several posts, which showed him enjoying the lake and time with friends,” he said. The Sun.
