Paulo Edson Lamelha
BrazilunknownMale6.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Paulo Edson Lamelha is a resident of the Barra Bali condominium in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, who gained attention for capturing dramatic footage of three workers trapped on a scaffolding during a windstorm that produced gusts exceeding 100 km/h. His recordings revealed the intense danger faced by the workers, who eventually managed to secure themselves on a balcony and waited for the winds to subside before safely descending.
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Paulo Edson Lamelha recorded footage showing Wedson and other colleagues suspended in the structure during the storm.
Operário que foi arremessado contra paredes de edifício às alturas em ventania na Barra se deparou com sua casa destruída, em Santa CruzBrazil· 2026-08-03
Paulo Edson Lamelha recorded the video of the workers in danger during the storm.
Diarista salvou os três homens pendurados em andaime na Barra da Tijuca durante ventania no RioBrazil· 2026-07-31
Paulo Edson Lamelha recorded the dramatic moments of the workers on the scaffold during the storm.
'Só pensava em Deus e na minha família', diz, ao GLOBO, operário que ficou pendurado em andaime na BarraBrazil· 2026-07-30Paulo Edson Lamelha recorded images showing three workers in a scaffold being tossed around by strong winds.
Trabalhadores ficam presos em andaime arremessado contra prédio na Barra, durante ventaniaBrazil· 2026-07-30