A 22-year-old former rodeo queen has died after being struck by lightning outside her home during a storm.
Ana Beatriz Araujo was hit in Almas, in the south-eastern Brazilian state of Tocantins, on Saturday, 3 October.
The former Rodeo Queen of Almas was outside her home when light rain accompanied by lightning began in the area, according to the Tocantins Public Security Secretariat.
Ana Beatriz was struck by a lightning discharge and rushed to hospital in Porto Nacional, around 200 kilometres away, but died from her injuries.
Her body was taken to the Medical Legal Institute for examinations before being released to her family on Sunday, 4 October.
Relatives said her wake was held in the northern part of Almas.
The Almas Rural Union, which organises the city's agricultural fair where Ana Beatriz had served as rodeo queen, paid tribute to her following her death.
It said: "Ana Beatriz left her mark on ExpoAlmas with her joy, friendliness and affection for our traditions. Her passing leaves immense sadness among everyone who had the privilege of knowing her and spending time with her.
"At this painful moment, we stand with her family and friends and wish them strength and comfort as they face this irreparable loss."
Police said the circumstances surrounding the death will be investigated by the 100th Police Precinct in Almas.
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