Brazilian Woman Dies on Bus with 26 iPhones Glued to Her Body

Brazilian authorities have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a 20-year-old woman who died suddenly during a long-distance bus journey — with 26 iPhones later found glued directly to her body.

The incident took place during a trip from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo. According to reports, the young woman began showing signs of distress while the bus made a scheduled stop at a roadside restaurant in Guarapuava, located in central Paraná State.

“She was treated by Mobile Emergency Care Service workers, who said she was awake but struggling to breathe. Shortly afterwards, she began to show signs of respiratory distress and appeared to suffer a seizure.”

Emergency responders from the Mobile Emergency Care Service rushed to assist her, but despite efforts to revive her for 45 minutes, she was pronounced dead on the scene.

“Paramedics attempted to revive her for 45 minutes, but she was declared dead at the scene.”

While providing aid, medics noticed unusual bulges under her clothing. Upon closer inspection, they uncovered several packages strapped to her body. Police later confirmed that 26 iPhones had been glued directly to her skin.

“It was while trying to treat her that medics noticed several packages attached to her body. Police later discovered 26 iPhones had been glued directly to her skin.”

The Military Police were called in and notified forensic experts and the civil police. A sniffer dog deployed to search her luggage did not find any drugs, but several bottles of alcohol were recovered and seized by officers.

“A sniffer dog did not detect any drugs on the woman, but several bottles of alcohol were found in her luggage and seized.”

The Paraná Civil Police say investigations are ongoing, and forensic tests are underway to determine the exact cause of death.

“The Paraná Civil Police are investigating the case and awaiting the conclusion of forensic reports to clarify the cause of death.”

Authorities confirmed that the woman was travelling alone and had boarded the bus in Foz do Iguaçu.

“According to preliminary information, the woman, who was alone, was travelling from Foz do Iguaçu to São Paulo.”

The 26 iPhones found on her body were seized and handed over to the Federal Revenue Service.

“The 26 cell phones that were glued to her body were seized and sent to the Federal Revenue Service.”

Her identity has not been made public, and the motive behind the alleged smuggling operation remains unknown.