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Father Sliced to Death By Child’s Toy A 41-year-old Brazilian father died in a motorcycle accident on June 3, 2025, when a razor-sharp kite string sliced his throat while he was traveling to visit his daughter in Duque de Caxias in northern Rio de Janeiro. Auriel Missael Henrique was riding a motorcycle with his wife when they collided with what appeared to be an ordinary string hanging across the road. The string was part of a fighting kite, known locally as linha chilena, which had been coated with glue and powdered glass to create a cutting edge used in competitive kite battles. The glass-coated cord became entangled around Henrique’s neck as the motorcycle sped along the road, slicing open his throat and leaving him critically wounded. His niece Gislayne Crisley reported that a passing driver and Henrique’s wife attempted to stem the bleeding and rushed him to a hospital in Nova Iguacu. Henrique suffered cardiac arrest during transport and died before reaching the hospital. The motorcycle taxi driver and cook left behind three children aged 21, 19, and six. Kite fighting represents a popular hobby in Brazil where participants coat kite strings with glue and powdered glass to cut the strings of rival kites during aerial battles. The reinforced strings are sharp enough to slice through human skin and electric wires, making them particularly dangerous when they drift into traffic areas or public spaces. The practice has been illegal in Rio de Janeiro and results in more than 100 accidents annually, according to the Brazilian Association of Motorcyclists (ABRAM). The organization reports that half of all kite-string incidents result in serious injuries such as scars and mutilations, while 25 percent prove fatal. Since 2019, a hotline established to report illegal use of the razor-sharp strings has received more than 2,800 reports in Rio state alone. Motorcyclists are particularly susceptible to severe injuries or death when they encounter these sharp strings while riding. To protect themselves from the deadly cords, many motorcyclists install special antennas equipped with razor blades on the front of their bikes. These antenna-like posts are designed to cut any string that might cross a rider’s path before it can cause harm. The company that administers one of Rio’s main highways regularly distributes these protective devices to motorcyclists. The sale and use of razor-sharp kite lines are already banned in some parts of Brazil, including Rio de Janeiro. However, enforcement remains inconsistent, and the low cost of the materials makes regulation particularly challenging. The strings can often be made at home for minimal expense. A federal bill currently progressing through Brazil’s congress seeks to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of the dangerous strings nationwide. The proposed legislation would impose prison sentences of one to three years and substantial fines on violators. Lawmakers in Brazil are seeking to prohibit the manufacture, sale and use of the deadly strings. The bill received approval from Brazil’s lower house in February 2024 and is now awaiting a vote in the senate. If passed, the law would create the first nationwide prohibition of the lethal kite strings. While kite-fighting competitions are held safely in designated areas in countries like France and Chile, Brazil’s widespread and unregulated use of the razor-sharp strings has caused numerous accidents over the years. The strings pose particular danger when they sweep across highways where speeding motorists struggle to spot them. Kites maintain a long history in Brazil and are especially popular in Rio’s favelas. For many residents, kites represent childhood memories and recreational activities. However, when attached to cutting lines, the toys can become fatal weapons. The incident in Brazil occurred during the same time period as two cyclists in New York were injured by kite strings on the Marine Parkway Bridge. One man remained hospitalized with serious neck injuries while a woman sustained injuries to her head and hands, demonstrating that the danger extends beyond Brazil’s borders. No official data exists on the total number of injuries and deaths nationwide caused by the cutting lines in Brazil. However, the Independent reports that at least five people have died from similar incidents since 2020, with many more suffering injuries from the razor-sharp strings used in competitive kite fighting. -
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Minnesota lawmakers shot by person impersonating as a police officer *Update—2 killed*
Or they sweep this entire thing under the rug like Cesar Sayoc.
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