A tragic incident occurred in Pires Ferreira, Ceará, Brazil, where a woman named Maria de Jesus Paiva, aged 39, was fatally injured by a rock that fell from a waterfall. The accident took place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, near the Bica do Donato waterfall, also known as the “enchanted waterfall.”
Maria de Jesus Paiva was visiting the waterfall when a rock dislodged from above and struck her. Despite the efforts of friends and other visitors who improvised a stretcher to rescue her from the water, she succumbed to her injuries after being transported to a medical facility. Maria was originally from Reriutaba, a town approximately 15 kilometers from Pires Ferreira, and she leaves behind two children.
The local community and authorities expressed their condolences following the accident. The Pires Ferreira municipality released a statement mourning Maria’s passing and offering support to her family and friends during this difficult time. The local police were notified about the rockslide incident.
