A NEW bride died at her wedding bash just hours after tying the knot with her fiancé.
Elisangela Gazano, 38, lost her balance and fell into a swimming pool at the rented country house where she was celebrating with family and friends.
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Partygoers tried to rescue her and called emergency services, but she went into cardiac arrest as she was rushed to hospital.
The mum-of-five was declared dead on arrival.
One local report said she had been dancing by the water’s edge when she tripped and fell in.
As well as celebrating her wedding the revellers were also commemorating one of her daughters’ birthdays.
The tragedy occurred on Sunday afternoon in São Paulo, eastern Brazil.
State security officials later confirmed non-swimmer Elisangela fell into the pool.
Hours earlier she had posted a photo on social media, showing her signing paperwork in a white wedding dress after tying the knot with her partner.
Well-wishers responded with congratulatory messages.
Friend Flavia Silva said in a poignant goodbye message on social message after the drowning tragedy: “You were so happy that you were going to get married.
“Your joy was contagious, your laughter was the best and when you put it together with mine, everyone stopped to look at you.
“May God comfort the hearts of your family and your husband. My condolences to everyone. You will be missed.”
Elisangela’s funeral is due to take place this afternoon.
