Gilberto Gil suffered an incident last Sunday when he was trapped in the elevator of his building in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. Firemen were called and the artist was rescued safely and without injuries.
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06/08/2026
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O singer Gilberto Gil was trapped in the elevator of the building where he lives, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and managed to be rescued by the military firefighters.
According to the Brazilian press, everything happened last Sunday, in the famous Copacabana neighborhood where the artist lives with his wife, Flora Gil. According to the publication shared by the firefighters, the agents went to the scene after being triggered for the rescue and only when they got there did they know who the victim would be.
“On Sunday night, military personnel from the 17th Military Fire Brigade (17th GBM – Copacabana) were triggered for an event of rescue of person in elevator. The rescued victim was renowned singer Gilberto Gil, who was safely saved by CBMERJ's military firefighters. The operation was performed quickly, technically and accurately, ensuring that the artist did not have injuries. In any emergency, always count on the Fire Department!”, can be read in the publication.
The 84-year-old singer made a point of thanking the professionals, referring to one of their best-known songs: “Thank you for your agility and care. That hug”, he wrote.