The Goiânia Accident: South America's Nuclear Tragedy

In September 1987, a radioactive canister was stolen from an abandoned hospital in Goiânia, Brazil, leading to a disaster of shocking proportions. Two metal scavengers stumbled upon this deadly find, setting off a chain reaction of tragic events. Curiosity turned fatal when one young man unwittingly released cesium-137 into the community. The fallout was devastating; locals, drawn by intrigue, faced severe illness and death due to negligence surrounding nuclear materials. The incident remains a haunting reminder of the dangers of radiation and oversight.