Did couple in parked car have sex before driving off Brazilian cliff?
A tragic incident unfolded in Brazil involving a couple who met their demise after their car, in which they were allegedly engaged in a sexual act, careened off a cliff. Marcone da Silva Cardoso, 26, and Adriana Machado Ribeiro, 42, lost their lives in a heartbreaking accident at the Venda Nova do Imigrante scenic overlook. The tragic event occurred during the early hours of August 4th, as reported by the U.K. Sun.
The ill-fated couple was reportedly ejected from the vehicle when the movement caused by their intimate encounter led them over the precipice – a staggering 400-metre (1,300-foot) drop. After being thrown approximately 100 meters from the car, the vehicle continued its descent, plummeting an additional 300 meters before coming to a catastrophic stop, leaving the car completely obliterated.
According to statements from official Alberto Roque Peres to CNN Brazil, Cardoso and Ribeiro had departed from a party before heading to the site. The ground was wet, and they inadvertently slid down a hang-gliding ramp, leading to the tragic outcome. Hours later, the car was discovered by a local caretaker, unveiling the devastating aftermath of the accident.
Witnesses attested to the severity of the incident, with Tiago Amorim recounting the harrowing sight of the car engine located a significant distance away. The sheer destruction of the car sent shockwaves through the community, as the remnants of the vehicle were found close to where Cardoso and Ribeiro were discovered unclothed, near the base of a rock formation.
The investigation remains ongoing, as authorities await forensic analysis to uncover the definitive cause of the fatal event. As of now, there is no evidence suggesting foul play or the involvement of third parties. Peres emphasized the absence of any signs of violence at the scene or on the bodies recovered. Notably, the car’s handbrake was engaged, adding another layer of mystery to the already tragic incident.
Residents in the vicinity reported hearing a loud noise between 1:30 a.m. and 2 a.m., hinting at the timeframe of the catastrophic event. However, due to the darkness and thick vegetation obstructing visibility, no witnesses observed the accident as it unfolded. Ribeiro, a mother of two, and Cardoso, a father to a four-year-old child, leave behind grieving families grappling with the sudden loss of their loved ones.
The circumstances surrounding the demise of this couple serve as a sobering reminder of the fragility of life and the unpredictable nature of tragic events. As the investigation progresses, more details may come to light, shedding further insight into the heartbreaking incident that led to the premature loss of two lives.