Producer Víctor WAO reveals premonition that saved him from deadly helicopter crash

Brazilian producer Víctor WAO narrowly escaped a fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of artists Oliver Tree and Gaspi, along with four others, after a premonition prompted him to change his travel plans.

The tragic accident occurred on Sunday, June 14, when two helicopters collided mid-air over Recreio dos Bandeirantes, a neighborhood in western Rio de Janeiro. The crash resulted in the deaths of four artists and two pilots.

WAO revealed on social media that he was supposed to be on the same helicopter as the American artist Oliver Tree, YouTuber Gaspi, filmmaker Lucas Vignale, and producer Lucas Brito Chaves. However, he stated that a strong feeling prevented him from boarding the aircraft. Instead, he opted to travel by car, a decision that ultimately saved his life.

He shared that his friend Lucas Frota, also known as Lucas Brito Chaves, supported his decision to travel by car and is credited by WAO for helping him secure a vehicle. WAO expressed profound sadness and disbelief over Frota's death, stating, "Now I owe you my life, brother." He also shared photos of himself with Frota and Oliver Tree, which quickly garnered public attention.

WAO has continued to post tributes to his friends on social media, expressing his helplessness and questioning whether he could have done anything to prevent the accident that took Frota's life. The crash saw one helicopter fall into a parking lot, igniting at least 20 vehicles, while the other was found about 100 meters away.

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Now I owe you my life, brother.