Horrifying moment a ferry passenger loses a leg after jumping off in an attempt to get off first but ends up crushed between the boat and the shore
- The horrors unfolded on Saturday on the banks of the Tapajós River in Brazil
- WARNING: This article contains graphic images
Video footage shows the horrific moment a ferry passenger who jumped ashore as his boat arrived to dock had his leg crushed between the ramp and land.
The horrors unfolded Saturday morning on the banks of the Tapajós River, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon, in Miritituba, Brazil.
Local media have identified the victim as 27-year-old Luiz Henrique da Silva Pantoja, with reports that his left leg had to be amputated after the crush.
The shocking accident was captured on CCTV footage, which shows the man jumping the fence separating the cars from the ramp as the boat approached the harbour.
He walks down the ramp in an attempt to be the first off the boat, but before he can jump ashore, he loses his balance and suddenly slides into the gap between the ferry and the shore.
Local media have identified the victim as 27-year-old Luiz Henrique da Silva Pantoja
Another clip shows the man crying in pain on the pier as traumatized passengers whimper at the stomach-churning sight
Photos show the man doubled over in pain and clutching his leg, while others show him on a small boat with his left leg covered in blood
As he falls into the narrow opening, you see him gripping the edge of the dock with his hands.
But before he can pull the rest of his body onto the pier, the boat continues to plow into shore, the ramp pressing his legs against the wall.
Gruesome footage from the aftermath shows one of his limbs left a torn, bloody mess, while the other leaves a deep gash.
Photos show the man, who was wearing a red T-shirt and white shorts, falling over in pain and holding his leg.
Another clip shows the man on the pier crying in pain as traumatized passengers whimper at the stomach-churning sight.
Men who appear to be workers open the car ferry gate and rush towards the man, who is already surrounded by people who were on land when the incident occurred.
The horrific moment was captured on CCTV footage and shows the man jumping over the fence separating the cars from the driveway as the boat approached the harbour.
As he falls into the narrow hole, you see him grip the edge of the dock with his hands in an attempt to pull himself out.
The victim was reportedly taken by speedboat to nearby Itaituba, where waiting paramedics administered first aid and took him to a local hospital.
Footage of the man on a small boat showed his left leg covered in blood as he was rushed for treatment. It is believed to have been amputated.
The company that owns the ferry reportedly released a statement saying its employees came to the passenger's aid and called emergency services.
It added that it regrets what happened to the passenger and offered its best wishes for his recovery.
Local authorities are said to be investigating the accident.