Tributes pour in for influencer Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento, 22, who was found dead in Brazil

Social media pinup Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento was found dead in Brazil on Wednesday.

A young, rising social media personality, aged 22, disappeared for three days during an adventure on a jet ski.

Now tributes have poured in for the pinup as fans are in shock over her sudden passing.

One fan exclaimed, “It’s astonishing how young she is!” Another fan added, “I can’t believe it! She was so vibrant and youthful.

A follower also wrote ‘rest in peace’ and then a fan said, ‘Very sad, thanks for everything.’ 

Gabrielle Reis, her dear friend, portrayed Nascimento as a kind, caring girl who often put others first. In her words, “She was a genuinely good individual and an authentic friend.

Last Sunday, during an outing with friends who she’d only recently met at a gathering a few weeks prior, she went missing.

In the vicinity of São Paulo, Brazil, a tragic incident occurred at the Igaratá dam. Unfortunately, a woman who was unable to swim had drowned there. Local firefighters were called to the scene and recovered her body. Her family was devastated when they identified her remains on site.

Initially thought to be a tragic accident, the star’s demise later raised suspicions among the police.

During the jet ski ride, Nascimento had along with him two other companions. Later, each of them provided a statement to the police, yet their narratives seemed inconsistent.

Security camera footage from a nearby property is being reviewed.

Gabrielle Reis, her closest companion, shared with the news source Metrópoles that Nascimento had spent the past week persuading her to accompany him on the excursion.

Reis said: ‘All our close friends pleaded with her not to go, since none of us could go along.

‘But she spent the whole week nagging us, saying, “come on, come on.” In the end, she went anyway.’

Despite their closeness, Reis found herself at odds with the influencer’s way of life. In an interview with a local journalist, she expressed her viewpoint, referring to Nascimento as ‘inexperienced’.

She said: ‘We fought because of the way she was living her life, living it so intensely.

‘I didn’t want to go because I have other goals with God.’

Instead of insisting on going with her original friend, the young woman chose to travel with the new acquaintances she made during the excursion instead.

A post-mortem has yet to confirm if the cause of death was drowning.

Born in São Paulo, Nascimento has a work history that includes experience in a jewelry and perfume store, along with roles as a production assistant.

She boasts over 12,000 followers across various social media platforms, and is mourned by her parents and a younger sibling.

On social media, the influencer shared her perspective on living life freely, as stated on her profile: “Embrace freedom for a fulfilling life.

The 22-year-old also shared photos of her partying on a speedboat and jet-ski.

Reis remarked, “She was consistently kind-hearted and thoughtful, always considering others. She was an outstanding individual and a faithful friend.

The Igaratá Dam sits within the Jaguari River’s reservoir, right here in São Paulo, Brazil. This location is often frequented by both residents and visitors for recreational activities like fishing and kayaking in the water.

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2025-09-05 17:35