At 10:00 local time, Geronimo dos Santos entered the river but soon disappeared without resurfacing. Search and rescue operations were immediately initiated, but so far his body has not been found.
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The tragic incident occurred in a dangerous part of the river, which is a tributary of the Amazon. This area is known for its deep cliffs and strong currents, hidden beneath sandy shallows.
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Dos Santos competed in the heavyweight division and fought against well-known fighters such as Alexander Emelianenko, Sergey Kharitonov, Ivan Shtyrkov, and Vitaly Minakov.
