A Brazilian model drowned in Sao Paulo after plunging into the sea during a raging storm — the second runway walker from the South American city to die in a week, according to reports.

Caroline Bittencourt, 37, had been on a catamaran when winds suddenly whipped up to 62 mph.

Husband Jorge Sestini leaped after her in a desperate rescue attempt, and he was in the wild waters for three hours before being saved.

The model’s body was finally found late Monday near Cigarras Beach, her father-in-law, Alfredo Sestini, confirmed to Globo.

Initial reports suggested that the Sao Paulo-born model had jumped in to save her fallen puppies — claims her family strongly denied.

“It was nothing more than an accident caused by the storm,” Caroline’s father Orley Bitterncourt told TV Band News, according to The Sun.

“Jorge told me a wave hit the side of the boat and the strength of that and strong winds unbalanced Carol and she fell into the water.

“He searched for my daughter for more than three hours and lost sight of the boat.”

Wagner Goulart de Souza, captain of São Sebastião Port Authority, also told The Sun, “It appears that due to the force of the winds and the high seas, Caroline was thrown into the sea. We have no information that she jumped in to rescue her dogs.”

“We are grateful for the support and affectionate messages we have received from Carol’s friends and fans,” her daughter, Isabelle Bittencourt, 17, wrote on Instagram. ”This energy drive fills our hearts with so much love.”

Bittencourt, who also worked as a TV presenter, made headlines after she was asked to leave Brazilian ex-footballer Ronaldo’s wedding to Daniella Cicarelli back in February 2005.

Caroline’s agent, Andreia Boneti, said her husband was in a “state of shock,” according to The Sun report.

“Jorge tried to save her. He saw Carol drowning and wasn’t able to save her. It was a terrible moment for him,” the agent added.

Bittencourt’s death comes days after the death of Tales Soares, 26, who died after collapsing on the catwalk Saturday during Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

With Post wires