Recovering Patient, 61, Experiences the Sea for the First Time in Espírito Santo

Agileno Moreira Barboza, a 61-year-old man from Ecoporanga, Espírito Santo, recently experienced the ocean for the first time in Vila Velha. This milestone occurred during his rehabilitation process after a severe fall from a height of 12 meters on December 4, 2025. The fall, caused by slipping on mud while working at a quarry in Nova Venécia, resulted in fractures to three ribs, his pelvis, right shoulder blade, and a cervical injury that caused him to lose movement in his limbs. He was initially hospitalized in Barra de São Francisco, then transferred to São Mateus for cervical surgery before returning home on December 24, 2025, to recover. After months of physiotherapy and regaining some mobility, Agileno was referred to the Espírito Santo State Center for Physical Rehabilitation (Crefes) in Vila Velha for his initial consultation on April 29 of the current year. His rehabilitation program began on May 12, during which he stayed at the center due to the distance from his home, accompanied by his wife. He reported significant improvement in his walking ability, now using only a crutch. As part of his social reintegration and physical recovery, Agileno participated in external activities on June 24, including a visit to the Casa do Governador Cultural Park. Subsequently, he was taken to the beach, where he felt the wet sand and saltwater for the first time, describing the experience as "very good, too great." He is scheduled to be discharged and return to his hometown soon.