Brazilian Volleyball star Julia Azevedo, 28, escapes death after frightening back gunshot during Rio attack

Brazilian volleyball player Julia Rocha Marques de Azevedo, 28, survived a shooting attempt in Rio de Janeiro after being shot in the back. The bullet narrowly missed her spine and bladder, with doctors stating she was lucky to be alive. Azevedo, who feels 'born again,' is recovering at home and aims to return to volleyball within a month.

Brazilian Volleyball star Julia Azevedo, 28, escapes death after frightening back gunshot during Rio attack
Brazilian volleyball player Julia Rocha Marques de Azevedo, 28, survived a shooting attempt in Rio de Janeiro after being shot in the back. The bullet narrowly missed her spine and bladder, with doctors stating she was lucky to be alive. Azevedo, who feels 'born again,' is recovering at home and aims to return to volleyball within a month.