In a significant development for his family and followers, prominent Corinthians influencer Marcão Raiz has awakened from a coma. The 44-year-old had been hospitalized at the Hospital de Base in São José do Rio Preto since April 22nd after a devastating motorcycle accident. His wife, Waléria Alves, confirmed the positive news to g1, stating that he is now responding to simple commands and interacting during visits.
The accident occurred when the motorcycle Marcão was riding collided with the side of a bus that was exiting a gas station. The impact caused him to lose control and fall onto the asphalt, resulting in severe injuries. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, as well as fractures to his femur and face. He underwent surgery on the day of the accident and required blood transfusions as part of his initial treatment.
For the past two weeks, Marcão has been receiving care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). While he is no longer intubated, medical staff performed a tracheostomy to assist with his breathing during the prolonged hospitalization. However, his recovery has progressed so well that doctors have already begun the process of gradually weaning him off this support.
His wife provided a detailed update on his improving condition. "He is responding well to conversations. You ask if he is in pain and he responds. He squeezes your hand, moves his neck well, and tries to lift his arm. Compared to what we imagined, he is extremely active," Waléria said. She also noted that Marcão can now breathe on his own for several hours each day. On Wednesday, he managed about two and a half hours using only nebulization, with the medical team aiming to extend that period to four hours on Thursday.
Marcão Raiz is a well-known figure in the online football community, boasting over 247,000 followers on TikTok and 234,000 on Instagram. He is famous for his football analysis videos, with a particular focus on Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, where he comments on matches and often engages in banter with rival fans. The news of his accident and subsequent recovery has been closely followed by his substantial online audience.
Following the accident, his family and supporters mobilized on social media to request blood donations at the Hemocentro de Rio Preto to aid in his treatment. Despite the gravity of the situation, his wife has consistently expressed optimism, highlighting the "daily battle" that has characterized his recovery journey over the past 15 days. The latest update marks a hopeful turning point in his condition.
Based on reporting from g1.