Brazil: Caio Rocha Aguiar Arrabal, 44, falls 150m to his death while taking photo at Pedra do Macaco
His brother posted a heartfelt tribute saying he died ‘while doing what he loved’.
A man has plunged 150 metres to his death while trying to take a photograph.
Caio Rocha Aguiar Arrabal was on the Pedra do Macaco trail in Rio, Brazil, when the horrific fall happened on June 28.
In a video of the incident shared on social media, Mr Arrabal can be seen perched on top of Pedra do Macaco (translated as Monkey Rock) taking a photo.
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Witnesses told G1 that the 44-year-old was warned of the dangers moments before he plunged to his death.
Military police said Mr Arrabal was 492ft (149.96m) high when he fell, reported by The Sun.
The area is known for its dense vegetation and rugged terrain, which meant it took rescue teams about four hours to find the body.
Aircraft and complex climbing techniques were required to reach Mr Arrabal, who had died by the time he was located.
“Despite the efforts employed by the firefighters, the victim did not survive the injuries and death was confirmed,” emergency services rold local outlet UOL in a translated statement.
Tair Arrabal shared a tribute to his brother on Instagram.
“Our “Rock” now rests in the arms of the Eternal Rock, our Lord Jesus,” the translated post read.
“My brother, Caio, passed away today following an accident while doing what he loved: hiking in his beloved Lakes Region (Região dos Lagos) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
“I ask for prayers for the parents, children, family, and friends of my dear brother.
“I love you, my brother; we will see each other soon in the New Jerusalem.”
The 44-year-old was training to become a guide in the area and was accompanying a group to familiarise himself with the route, Brazilian outlet G1 reported.
Monkey Rock is a popular tourist attraction in the region but the risk of falling is high due to steep sections and little signage and safety barriers.
It is understood that this is the first fatal incident recorded at the rock.
However, a death was recorded last week during a different hike in the region, when a 59-year-old woman fell from a cave as she prepared to abseil, UOL reported.
Mr Arrabal will be farewelled by his family on the evening of July 1, local time.
