A newlywed bride died at her wedding reception in front of her traumatised family just hours after tying the knot.
Elisangela Gazano lost her balance as she celebrated at a rented country house where she had organised a party for family and friends.
How did bride drown after wedding?
According to Mirror, the tragedy occurred on Sunday, April 15, afternoon, at a property in Brazil.
State security officials confirmed that non-swimmer Elisangela fell into a swimming pool by accident after losing her balance.
One local report said she had been dancing by the water’s edge when she tripped and fell in.
Other revellers tried to rescue her and called the emergency services, but she went into cardiac arrest as she was rushed to hospital.
Hours earlier, 38-year-old Elisangela posted a photo on social media showing her signing paperwork in a white wedding dress after tying the knot with her partner.