A China netizen described on social media how he was robbed and shot in Brazil. He did not feel any pain when he was shot. He thought that he had not hit him or the fake gun held by the gangster. It was not until the airport passed security check that he discovered that a bullet had penetrated his backpack and laptop computer and stuck in the metal mobile phone holder hanging on the computer, saving his life.
Jimu News reported on October 6th that a Chinese netizen recently posted a long article on social media, detailing the shocking scene he encountered when he was on a business trip in Brazil. Between the lines, people can feel his fear afterwards.
He said it happened at about 7 p.m. on October 1, when he had just finished his job, dragging his suitcase, carrying a bag with passports, important information and a work computer on his back, and stood by the side of a gas station next to the hotel in São Paulo.
On the other hand, using a mobile phone to drive, while still on WeChat to connect with the customer with the work details, the next trip is full of mind, and the pressure does not notice what is unusual in the back of the car washing area.
Until a sudden car sounded, he looked back in consciousness.
A car suddenly rushed out of the car washing area, the car door "shut up" at once, a man wearing a black mask jumped directly down, in his hand still holding a gun, footsteps rapidly towards him, his eyes directed at the suitcase and backpack in his hands.
He panicked instantly, but the first reaction in his mind was "the passport and information in the bag can't be lost", so he quickly grabbed the backpack strap tightly and ran around the front of the robber to the co-pilot, trying to avoid the interception of the other party.
After running a few steps, he heard several "bang bang" gunshots. At that time, he was rushing forward, and he didn't feel any pain. He couldn't help but mutter in his heart, "Could this gun be fake? Didn't it hit me?" He didn't dare to stay any longer and ran forward.
The robbers saw him run away and did not catch him, but rushed to the car with his suitcase.
The staff at the gas station next to him saw this scene and quickly ran over to ask him about the situation, and also took the initiative to help him call the police.
He followed the police to the police station to make a recording, the whole process was a bit embarrassed, until he sat on the taxi to the airport, only slowed a little, only thinking of rushing away from this place.
When he arrived at the airport for a security check and checked his computer bag, the staff ordered him to take the computer out, he took it out and looked at it, at once scared with a cold sweat.
It took five years on the laptop to have a bullet hole, and after looking at the backpack, it was also broken through a hole.
Only then did he realize that the robber was firing a real gun, and the bullet penetrated the backpack and entered the computer. Fortunately, the metal structure of the computer and the iron mobile phone bracket hanging on it eliminated the momentum of the bullet and prevented the bullet from passing through, otherwise he would have been in trouble.
He later asked the Brazilian police that the stolen suitcase was still unlikely to be retrieved, and the police told him that hopes were low.
It turns out that there are many such armed robberies in the local area, and the detection rate has always been very low. Many times, even if the police are reported, it is difficult to recover the losses.
He calculated that the stolen suitcase, plus the broken computer, lost almost 10,000 to 20,000 yuan.
Not only he, but many Chinese people living or traveling in Brazil have encountered similar situations.
Official data show that between January and November 2023, the city of São Paulo recorded more than 22,9 thousand theft cases, although the proportion of cases specifically targeted at foreigners is not high, but they are dangerous each time.
Local Chinese people say that in Brazil, the issue of public security has not been solved very well, the robbers are mostly with guns, selecting those who seem to be rich, or carrying valuable items and uncomfortable actions, like pushing suitcases on the road, it is easy to become a target.
After experiencing this incident, he also wanted to remind people who were going to Brazil or other South American countries.
When you go out, don't dress too openly and don't let people think you have money at a glance. Don't put all important things such as passports, bank cards, and cash in one bag. Packing them separately can reduce losses.
When taking a taxi, wait for the bus to arrive before going out. Don't stand on the roadside in advance and wait. Try not to go out alone at night. Even if you want to go out, try to go directly to your destination and stay less outside.
If you are carrying luggage, you have to choose a point-to-point mode of travel. Don't push your luggage and walk slowly on the road. Don't be lucky and think that the robbers don't dare to shoot, or are holding fake guns in their hands. If you encounter danger, the consequences may be unimaginable.
Also, before leaving China, it is best to buy good theft and personal accident insurance. An extra protection is always good.
When taking a taxi, even if you are sitting in the back seat, try not to open the window, especially in the morning and evening rush hour. Sometimes someone will ride a motorcycle, smash the window to grab a mobile phone when there is a traffic jam, or directly reach out to grab something by the window.
When going out, safety is always the first priority. Pay more attention to the surrounding environment and be more careful, and you will be less dangerous.
Jimu News reported on October 6th that a Chinese netizen recently posted a long article on social media, detailing the shocking scene he encountered when he was on a business trip in Brazil. Between the lines, people can feel his fear afterwards.
He said it happened at about 7 p.m. on October 1, when he had just finished his job, dragging his suitcase, carrying a bag with passports, important information and a work computer on his back, and stood by the side of a gas station next to the hotel in São Paulo.
On the other hand, using a mobile phone to drive, while still on WeChat to connect with the customer with the work details, the next trip is full of mind, and the pressure does not notice what is unusual in the back of the car washing area.
Until a sudden car sounded, he looked back in consciousness.
A car suddenly rushed out of the car washing area, the car door "shut up" at once, a man wearing a black mask jumped directly down, in his hand still holding a gun, footsteps rapidly towards him, his eyes directed at the suitcase and backpack in his hands.
He panicked instantly, but the first reaction in his mind was "the passport and information in the bag can't be lost", so he quickly grabbed the backpack strap tightly and ran around the front of the robber to the co-pilot, trying to avoid the interception of the other party.
After running a few steps, he heard several "bang bang" gunshots. At that time, he was rushing forward, and he didn't feel any pain. He couldn't help but mutter in his heart, "Could this gun be fake? Didn't it hit me?" He didn't dare to stay any longer and ran forward.
The robbers saw him run away and did not catch him, but rushed to the car with his suitcase.
The staff at the gas station next to him saw this scene and quickly ran over to ask him about the situation, and also took the initiative to help him call the police.
He followed the police to the police station to make a recording, the whole process was a bit embarrassed, until he sat on the taxi to the airport, only slowed a little, only thinking of rushing away from this place.
When he arrived at the airport for a security check and checked his computer bag, the staff ordered him to take the computer out, he took it out and looked at it, at once scared with a cold sweat.
It took five years on the laptop to have a bullet hole, and after looking at the backpack, it was also broken through a hole.
Only then did he realize that the robber was firing a real gun, and the bullet penetrated the backpack and entered the computer. Fortunately, the metal structure of the computer and the iron mobile phone bracket hanging on it eliminated the momentum of the bullet and prevented the bullet from passing through, otherwise he would have been in trouble.
He later asked the Brazilian police that the stolen suitcase was still unlikely to be retrieved, and the police told him that hopes were low.
It turns out that there are many such armed robberies in the local area, and the detection rate has always been very low. Many times, even if the police are reported, it is difficult to recover the losses.
He calculated that the stolen suitcase, plus the broken computer, lost almost 10,000 to 20,000 yuan.
Not only he, but many Chinese people living or traveling in Brazil have encountered similar situations.
Official data show that between January and November 2023, the city of São Paulo recorded more than 22,9 thousand theft cases, although the proportion of cases specifically targeted at foreigners is not high, but they are dangerous each time.
Local Chinese people say that in Brazil, the issue of public security has not been solved very well, the robbers are mostly with guns, selecting those who seem to be rich, or carrying valuable items and uncomfortable actions, like pushing suitcases on the road, it is easy to become a target.
After experiencing this incident, he also wanted to remind people who were going to Brazil or other South American countries.
When you go out, don't dress too openly and don't let people think you have money at a glance. Don't put all important things such as passports, bank cards, and cash in one bag. Packing them separately can reduce losses.
When taking a taxi, wait for the bus to arrive before going out. Don't stand on the roadside in advance and wait. Try not to go out alone at night. Even if you want to go out, try to go directly to your destination and stay less outside.
If you are carrying luggage, you have to choose a point-to-point mode of travel. Don't push your luggage and walk slowly on the road. Don't be lucky and think that the robbers don't dare to shoot, or are holding fake guns in their hands. If you encounter danger, the consequences may be unimaginable.
Also, before leaving China, it is best to buy good theft and personal accident insurance. An extra protection is always good.
When taking a taxi, even if you are sitting in the back seat, try not to open the window, especially in the morning and evening rush hour. Sometimes someone will ride a motorcycle, smash the window to grab a mobile phone when there is a traffic jam, or directly reach out to grab something by the window.
When going out, safety is always the first priority. Pay more attention to the surrounding environment and be more careful, and you will be less dangerous.