An elderly man, identified as Gilson Pereira da Silva, passed away after experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest while at the voting location. According to data provided by the Military Police, the man showed signs of ischemia in both his face and extremities, characterized by decreased or cessation of blood and oxygen supply to a specific body area, in addition to lacking respiratory movements.
Individuals with health knowledge provided first aid to the elderly man. Subsequently, Gilson was transported to the Santa Cruz Medical Center to receive specialized medical assistance.
Gilson's family informed TV Oeste, the affiliate of Rede Bahia in the region, that he had a history of heart disease and used a cardiac pacemaker.
In an official statement, the Municipal Chamber of Councilors of Cotegipe expressed its sorrow over Gilson's death and conveyed solidarity to all his family and friends.
The incident was handled by a team from the 84th Independent Company of the Military Police (CIPM), which formalized the case record as a death resulting from a heart attack in a voting area.