Brave parents die after jumping into sea to save struggling 13-year-old son from drowning

Felisberto and Inalda Sampaio jumped into the sea to try to save their 13-year-old boy after they noticed he was struggling in the water on the beach from Camaçari to João City of Pessoa, State of Paraíba, Brazil

Felisberto Sampaio and Inalda Sampaio died trying to save their son (

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Two brave parents died after jumping into the sea to save their 13-year-old son from drowning.

Felisberto Sampaio, 43, and Inalda Sampaio, 42, braved the waves after noticing their son was struggling in the sea at Camaçari beach in the town of João Pessoa, Paraíba state , Brazil.

Local fishermen and another family member were able to rescue the teenager, but his parents tragically died.

Rescue services arrived on the scene and managed to pull the couple out of the water.

They tried to revive the parents on the beach, but they were pronounced dead at the scene.

The orphaned teenager was treated by paramedics on the beach before being taken to a nearby hospital where he is said to be recovering well.

The tragedy occurred at Camaçari beach (

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The victim's local priest, Leonardo Meneses, sent his condolences to the relatives of the victims.

He said, "I know the circumstances are very painful and difficult for us to understand.

"Only eternity will explain to us all the mysteries of life."

It is unclear whether local authorities are investigating the couple's death at around 10 a.m. on January 10.