The bad conditions of the popular monument generated outrage among people, which is why they decided to add more medical attention after the death of man.
A tourist who was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilhe died after decompensating when trying to climb the stairs of the Corcovado, which flow into the famous monument of the Christ redeemer. Given the circumstances of the fact and the location, it generated a great controversy in social networks around the medical care of the place.
In the morning of last Sunday, the 54 man was about to climb the stairs of the place, when He began to feel bad around 7.40. At that time, the people who were told emergency services, who It took just over 20 minutes to arrive at the scene.
The statue of Christ the Redeemer is located in the Tijuca National Park, an area of environmental preservation in the middle of the city. The monument is located 710 meters above sea level and, to reach the feet of Christ, you have to climb 220 steps.
Unfortunately, the victim did not react to the first aid maneuvers of medical staff, so he died there. His body remains in the Laudato chapel yes.
Controversy for medical care in Christ the Redeemer
The fact took great notoriety, after the Archdiocesan Sanctuary of Christ Redeemer indicated that the medical position is closed. It depends on the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro, and also the authorities resolved to suspend that day the visits to the famous monument.
From this, many began to question about the conditions of the place for the number of tourists who visit it per day, since it does not have points of hydration or adapted baths, nor is there a proper functioning of the elevators. Others revealed that there is no permanent ambulance.
After the tragedy, there will be ambulances throughout the day – since the visits begin at 7.30 and the position opened at 9- and employees must learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.
Source: Ambito
