Naked Patient's Ceiling Rampage Damages São Paulo Hospital

A naked patient in a psychiatric episode caused significant damage to the Santa Casa de São Paulo hospital on May 23, 2025. The incident began when the patient, whose identity has not been released, climbed into the ceiling of the emergency room. Hospital sources say he was experiencing a mental health crisis. "The patient was disoriented and agitated," said one hospital staff member, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The patient's weight caused a section of the ceiling to collapse, resulting in damage to water pipes. The hospital's emergency room was temporarily disrupted, but no other patients were injured. Firefighters and hospital security personnel successfully rescued the patient. "He is stable and will be transferred to a specialized facility," said the hospital in a statement. The incident raises questions about hospital infrastructure and the provision of mental health services. The hospital administration is reviewing its safety protocols and plans to address any shortcomings.