Mara Araujo’s companion shared pictures with KHOU 11. He calls her the most stunning individual he ever met.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — We are learning extra about the individual who died during Saturday’s IRONMAN Texas race in The Woodlands.
Mara Araujo’s companion shared pictures with us. Her identify additionally seems on the Montgomery County Medical Examiner’s web site.
Just after 7:30 a.m. Saturday, the fireplace division was known as for a misplaced swimmer. That swimmer’s physique was recovered simply after 9 a.m.
Araujo’s companion informed us the 38-year-old was from Brazil, calling her the most stunning individual he ever met. He additionally stated she was a devoted, sturdy, form, and implausible athlete.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office stated a loss of life investigation is underway, as is regular protocol for a drowning in the county.
Below is IRONMAN Texas’ assertion launched on Saturday:
“We are saddened to confirm the death of a race participant during the swim portion of today’s IRONMAN Texas triathlon. We send our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the athlete and will offer them our support as they go through this very difficult time. Our gratitude goes out to the first responders for their assistance. Out of respect for the athlete and their family, we will have no further comment.”
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