Firefighters Say Cardiac Arrest Killed 26-Year-Old Woman Headed to Hospital in Itajaí

Overview

• Kelly Larissa Chiele, 26, became ill in her car in her building’s garage and died at the scene, according to military police.
• Fire crews and Samu attempted resuscitation for about 27 minutes but could not revive her, the fire department reported.
• Days before the collapse she reported shortness of breath and chest pain to her boyfriend, who said she had no known health issues.
• Before losing consciousness she called her boyfriend’s mother, who arrived to find her unresponsive with bluish lips and fingers, the family said.
• The death was recorded on Monday, Dec. 22, and her wake was held in Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul, on Wednesday, Dec. 24.