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Body of man found submerged in stream in Passos (MG)

4 sources · 14 Jun 2026 · Share coverage ·

verbatim from the press composed from multiple sources ? no verbatim passage

A man was found dead on Saturday morning (June 13, 2026) in a stream in the central region of Passos, in southern Minas Gerais. The body was submerged in approximately 50 centimeters of water at Avenida Comendador Francisco Avelino Maia, corner with Rua Mogiana. ?

Press quotes (1)
Agazetarm

"Um corpo do sexo masculino foi encontrado na manhã deste sábado (13) em um córrego localizado na Avenida Comendador Francisco Avelino Maia, esquina com a Rua Mogiana, em Passos, no Sul de Minas Gerais... Ao chegarem ao local, os bombeiros constataram que a vítima estava no interior do córrego, em uma profundidade aproximada de 50 centímetros."

People spotted the body around 7:30 AM and called emergency teams. The Fire Department confirmed the death at the scene and carried out the removal after technical forensic work. ?

Press quotes (1)
Agazetarm

"a ocorrência foi registrada por volta das 7h30, após populares acionarem as equipes de emergência ao avistarem uma pessoa submersa no curso d'água."

According to the Military Police incident report, the man was wearing a white and orange shirt, jeans and boots. Only one head injury was found, consistent with a possible fall, with no other signs of violence. The cause of death could not be determined at the scene.

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Estado de Minas

"Segundo boletim de ocorrência da Polícia Militar (PMMG), o homem trajava uma camisa branca e laranja, calça jeans e botas. Ele foi encontrado apenas um ferimento na cabeça, compatível com uma possível queda, sem outros sinais de violência, de modo que não foi possível apontar a causa da morte."

The area was isolated by the Military Police to preserve the scene. After completion of forensic procedures, the body was released and sent to the funeral home responsible in the municipality.

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Metropoles

"A área foi isolada pela Polícia Militar para preservar a cena e permitir o trabalho da perícia técnica... Após a conclusão dos procedimentos periciais, os bombeiros acessaram o leito do córrego e efetuaram a retirada do corpo"

1. What we know (2)

The body was found on Saturday morning (13/06) in the stream at Avenida Comendador Francisco Avelino Maia, corner with Rua Mogiana

3 sources Estado de Minas Metropoles O Tempo

People spotted the body and called emergency teams

3 sources Estado de Minas Metropoles O Tempo
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

The call occurred around 7:30 AM

Reported by: O Tempo
Did not cover: Estado de Minas Metropoles

The man was wearing a white and orange shirt, jeans and boots

Reported by: Estado de Minas
Did not cover: Metropoles O Tempo
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • What is the victim's identity?

    Why it's still unknown: The man's identity had not been released by authorities at the time of coverage

  • What are the exact circumstances of death?

    Why it's still unknown: The official cause of death is still to be determined by investigation by competent authorities

  • How did the man get to the location?

    Why it's still unknown: There is no information about how the victim ended up in the stream or if there were witnesses to the incident

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