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fire department commander familiar with the situation put Carli's chances of still being alive at 80 per cent. The
Brazilian Navy called off the ocean search on 29 April, saying the chances of finding Carli alive in the ocean were "very remote". Pieces of balloon were later reported floating in the
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on 29 July after comparison with samples provided by Carli's brother. Carli's remains were taken to
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