For over a week, friends and family of André, a 27-year-old man known for his love of cars, motorcycles, and adventure, had been living a nightmare. What started as a normal ride with friends turned into a desperate search — one that would end in heartbreak.

On the day he went missing, André had shared pictures of himself smiling, relaxed, and full of life. Hours later, he vanished. His friends said he was last seen heading toward a rural area near the river — a route he often took on his motorbike. When he didn’t return that night, alarms went off immediately.

For eight long days, rescue teams combed through thick brush, muddy riverbanks, and steep terrain. Every day that passed without news deepened the family’s anguish. Then, tragically, on the eighth day, a firefighter discovered his motorcycle submerged in the river, not far from a sharp curve in the road. Moments later, they confirmed the devastating news — André’s body had been found nearby.

Authorities believe his bike may have slipped on the wet ground, causing him to lose control and fall into the water. The area had no guardrails or lighting, making it an extremely dangerous stretch at night.

André’s friends have flooded social media with tributes, remembering him as a joyful, kind-hearted man who lived life to the fullest. His story serves as a painful reminder to ride safely — and how, sometimes, a single moment can change everything.