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Brazilian singer Ayres Sasaki dies of electrocution after hugging a drenched fan during a live concert

Brazilian singer Ayres Sasaki dies of electrocution after hugging a drenched fan during a live concert

Brazilian singer Ayres Sasaki, 35, died of an electric shock during a live performance in Salinopolis, Brazil, on July 13. He was electrocuted after hugging a drenched concertgoer on stage.

Brazilian singer Ayres Sasaki dies of electrocution after hugging a drenched fan during a live concert

Brazilian singer Ayres Sasaki is no more. Sasaki, 35, died of electrocution during a live performance on July 13 in Salinopolis Para, Brazil, People reported, citing Brazilian news site Istoe Gente.

Sasaki died almost instantly after hugging a drenched concertgoer during his performance at the Solar Hotel in Salinopolis, Brazil. The contact between the two triggered a jolt in a nearby cable, causing a fatal electric shock.

According to the Para Civil police, witnesses have given statements and the authorities have requested expert reports, Istoe Gente reported via translation.