GUAPIMIRIM, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 Security camera captured a Brazilian man’s insane suicide attempt. He walked down the street carrying a jerry can of gasoline. Suddenly, he stopped, poured the gasoline over himself, and set himself on fire. He did not die. With severe burns, he managed to reach a nearby gas station, where he asked passersby for help and waited for the ambulance to arrive.
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
