This viral video starts off like any other live report — until it takes a jaw-dropping turn.
In Brazil, a journalist was covering the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl named Raissa. What was supposed to be a routine segment turned into one of the most surreal and tragic moments ever caught on camera.
The viral video shows Frazao wading into the Mearim River during his live report. He was trying to demonstrate how deep the water was — something reporters often do to give viewers a sense of scale.
But then, mid-sentence, he suddenly stops. He looks confused. Then shaken. He tells the crew he felt something beneath his feet.
That “something” turned out to be Raissa’s body.
Watch the viral video:
#Brazil Journalist steps on missing girl’s body during live report
While covering the disappearance of 13-year-old Raissa, reporter Lenildo Frazao waded into the Mearim River to show water depth
Mid-report, he felt something underfoot, which was later confirmed to be the girl’s… pic.twitter.com/sVLTXxvCCT
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) July 22, 2025
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The 13-year-old had gone missing while swimming with her friends. Authorities later confirmed she had drowned. The exact spot where Frazao stood — and unknowingly stepped — was where her body was eventually recovered.
The viral video has shocked viewers worldwide. Many are calling it one of the most haunting live news moments ever broadcast.
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