Boy Augusto Dalmaz Bonato (10 years old, living in Campo Largo, São Paulo, Brazil) was discovered by his father electrocution lying unconscious next to the Christmas tree. Immediately, the father called an ambulance, medical staff quickly arrived to give first aid to the boy and took him to the hospital in the nearest big city.
But despite intensive treatment, Augusto still did not survive. The boy died on the morning of December 2 and was buried in Campo Largo on December 4.
| Augusto Dalmaz Bonato was electrocuted to death while lighting Christmas lights. Photo: Jam Press. |
The boy’s older sister, Carolina Dalmaz, tried to give her brother CPR while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. “I tried to save my brother’s life. I did everything I could, because I’m a nurse, I’ve saved a lot of people. I thought I could also save Augusto but… Augusto was very happy when it was decorated for Christmas, no one could imagine what happened,” Carolina told local media.
Augusto suddenly died at a time when the family was very sad when the boy’s grandfather had also passed away a few weeks earlier. The boy’s uncle, Hebert Bonato, sadly shared: “Two weeks ago, we lost our father and now this additional shock. I did not know Augusto belectrocuted to death What happened, was it because the wire was exposed or was it due to the boy’s actions?”.
Augusto was an altar boy at a local church and was very religious, Hebert said. The boy loves this time of year because he wants to spread the Christmas spirit to others.
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| Augusto took a photo with his mother. Photo: Jam Press. |
After her son’s tragic death, Augusto’s mother wrote on social networks: “My son has left us. We are extremely hurt. No words can express this sadness. Please Follow God’s path, son. You are a boy who always brings joy and unforgettable moments. I will love you forever.”
Peter Doherty – British musician, recently revealed that he was electrocuted after biting into a Christmas light string. It was a scary incident when he was a child, he was taken to the hospital but luckily survived.
On Sky’s Never Mind the Christmas Buzzcocks, Peter said: “When I was a kid I remember chewing on a wire from a Christmas light. I almost combusted myself or something and had to go to hospital , luckily I’m still alive and standing here.”