Police Rescue Man from Drowning in Tapajós River, Santarém

Military police officers rescued a man from drowning in the Tapajós River in Santarém, Pará, early Saturday morning, May 25th. The incident occurred between 4:30 AM and 5:15 AM on Avenida Adriano Pimentel after police were alerted by a friend of the victim. The friend reported that the man, identified as Ariel Wogan, had consumed a large amount of alcohol, was aggressive, and had threatened to end his own life by jumping into the river. While officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and restrain him, Wogan jumped into the water and began to drown. Recognizing the immediate danger, Lieutenant Emídio, Sergeant Jefferson, and Private Henrique removed some of their protective gear and dove into the river to perform the rescue. According to the military police, Wogan's agitated state due to alcohol consumption made the rescue challenging, requiring significant physical effort from the officers. Due to Wogan's size and agitation, a third police vehicle was called to assist in safely removing him from the water. A Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) team provided initial medical care on the riverbank. Wogan received on-site treatment before being transported to the Municipal Emergency Room for specialized care. Information regarding his current health status is pending.