A Brazilian musician died after he was electrocuted during a live performance on Saturday, July 13, in Salinópolis, Pará, Brazil, per Brazilian news site Istoé Gente, The Sun and The Mirror.
Ayres Sasaki, 35, died almost instantly after he hugged a soaking-wet concertgoer during his performance on stage at the Solar Hotel in Salinopolis, Brazil. The pair’s contact then triggered a nearby cable to jolt, which caused a fatal electric shock, per The Mirror.
It is unclear why the fan was wet but Salinópolis Police are investigating the incident. According to the Pará Civil Police, witnesses have shared statements and the authorities have requested expert reports, reported Istoé Gente, via translation.
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The Solar Hotel released a statement on Sunday, July 14, clarifying the facility is cooperating with the authorities in the investigation. “We are fully dedicated to providing support to his family and taking the necessary measures. We reaffirm our commitment to fully cooperating with the competent authorities for the proper clarification of the events,” the hotel’s official Instagram account read, via translation.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with Ayres Sasaki’s family and friends at this difficult time,” the statement concluded.
Sasaki’s aunt, Rita Matos, told Istoé Gente, “We are contacting people who were with him at the moment to understand how everything happened. We will gather all the information in a statement that we will release to the press.”
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Sasaki was also an architect and urban planner. His friends memorialized him with Instagram tributes following his tragic death.
“Always a wonderful person and loved by all,” filmmaker Raphael Macedo wrote in a tribute to his friend. “The divine plans no one explains but I am sure you would like to be remembered by your voice, joy and friendship!”
The band RockON wrote, “An extraordinary person of friendliness and character, an exceptional music professional!”
He is survived by his wife of 11 months, Mariana.
In an Instagram Story, Mariana expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support.
“I would like to thank you for every message of affection and comfort, for every prayer during this difficult time that we are going through,” she wrote, per Istoé Gente. “I haven’t been able to read all the messages yet, but as I feel better, I will respond to each one. Thank you,”
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A representative for Hotel Solar did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for information.
