The information, broadcast by TV Verdes Mares and confirmed by the Ceará Military Fire Department, paints a bleak picture. The family, who live in Várzea Alegre, were heading to Juazeiro do Norte, on a trip that, under normal conditions, would have lasted about an hour.

The reason for the trip, a surgical procedure that little Miguel would undergo, adds a layer of sadness to the tragedy. The hope of healing and well-being was abruptly interrupted, turning into pain and mourning.

The accident, which occurred around 7 a.m., resulted in the vehicle falling into a stream near Sítio Piripiri. The depth of the water, around 5 meters, made rescue difficult and contributed to the fatal outcome.