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VIDEO: man and dogs rescued after being stranded in house during storm in Jaú: 'I only thought about their lives'

A man and his two dogs were rescued after being stranded in their flooded home in Jaú, Brazil, during a heavy rainstorm.

Mar 20 • 21:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the flood in Lithuania – the latest message from the services: residents are being warned

Lithuanian emergency services remain on high alert as flood risks increase in certain areas of the country, prompting warnings to residents.

Mar 20 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of woman dragged by flood in Botafogo stream found by firefighters

The body of a woman who was swept away by a flood in the Botafogo stream in Goiânia was found by firefighters after two days of searching.

Mar 18 • 20:29 UTC
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National & Local

Woman swept away by flood in Marginal Botafogo creek tried to save her husband, says family

Jane Kellen, a 44-year-old woman, was swept away by floodwaters in Marginal Botafogo while attempting to rescue her husband during a torrential rain in Goiânia.

Mar 18 • 07:01 UTC
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National & Local

Firefighters use drone, boats, and thermal camera in search for woman swept away by floodwaters in Marginal Botafogo

Firefighters in Goiânia are using advanced technology in their ongoing search for a woman swept away by floodwaters in the Marginal Botafogo area.

Mar 17 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Spring flood in Panevėžys district: serious consequences avoided, but work continues

Emergency rescue operations are ongoing in the Ekranas 2 gardening association in Panevėžys district due to flooding from melting snow.

Mar 17 • 13:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Flood in Panevėžys District: Rescuers Pump Water from Flooded Gardens

Rescue operations continue in the Ekranas 2 gardening community where water from melting snow has flooded several garden houses.

Mar 17 • 13:35 UTC
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National & Local

Flood - merciless to animals: rescuing bulls and a deer in the coastal region

A flood in the coastal region of Lithuania has led to the rescue of stranded bulls and a deer by firefighters.

Mar 16 • 12:46 UTC
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National & Local

Rescuers saved residents flooded at home: in some places a water pump was needed, in others a ditch was enough

Firefighters in Kaunas carried out several rescue missions over the weekend as residents faced flooding in their homes.

Mar 16 • 06:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Flood Disaster - 62 Dead, 12,000 Homes Damaged or Destroyed

Severe flooding in Kenya has claimed at least 62 lives and damaged or destroyed approximately 12,000 homes due to heavy rainfall, with ongoing rescue efforts underway.

Mar 13 • 16:38 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Oline (29) saved man in his 70s: Stuck in flooded car

Oline Løvestad Johansen rescued an elderly man trapped in a flooded car during heavy rainfall in Eastern Norway.

Mar 13 • 12:44 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

NT cop Ben Parfitt rescued two dozen school kids from a flooded caravan park. Then he made headlines for saving a dog

Police officer Ben Parfitt played a crucial role in rescuing two dozen schoolchildren from a flooded caravan park in the Northern Territory, with his actions later gaining attention for also saving a dog.

Mar 13 • 05:40 UTC
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National & Local

After four days of searches, the body of a woman taken by a flood is found in Bahia

Rescue efforts concluded with the discovery of Rosania Silva Borges' body, four days after she was swept away by floodwaters in Vitória da Conquista, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 12:49 UTC
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National & Local

Woman's clothes dragged by flood found by firefighters; victim missing for four days

Firefighters have found the clothing of a woman missing for four days after being swept away by floodwaters in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia.

Mar 12 • 10:15 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Dog rescued by helicopter from raging flood waters in Northern Territory – video

A dog was successfully rescued by a helicopter from a car stranded in floodwaters near Katherine, Northern Territory, as shown in a video released by the NT Emergency Service.

Mar 12 • 00:19 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Chopper rescues pair and dog from croc-inhabited floodwaters in Katherine

A helicopter rescue operation saved two individuals and their dog from floodwaters in Katherine, as the region faces significant flooding, the second worst on record.

Mar 12 • 00:06 UTC
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National & Local

Search for woman dragged by flood in BA reaches three days with help from helicopter, sniffer dog, drone, and divers

The search for a woman in Bahia, Brazil, who was swept away by floodwaters, has entered its third day utilizing various rescue methods including a helicopter and a sniffer dog.

Mar 11 • 23:22 UTC
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National & Local

Dog dragged by strong current during heavy rain is adopted and has a new guardian

A dog that was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy storm in Juazeiro do Norte has been rescued and adopted by a new guardian.

Mar 11 • 21:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rescued from the Roof After the Car Sank

Tourists stranded on the roof of their car after it sank in a flooded area near Stykkishólmur were successfully rescued by a local rescue team.

Mar 11 • 17:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rescued from the Roof After the Car Sank

A group of tourists was rescued from the roof of their car after it partially sank in floodwaters near Stykkishólmur, Iceland.

Mar 11 • 17:37 UTC
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National & Local

Searches for missing person swept away by flood in Sabará enter third day

The search for 24-year-old Arthur Henrique, who was swept away by floodwaters in Sabará, Brazil, continues for the third day, facing challenges due to visibility issues and safety risks for rescue teams.

Mar 11 • 09:43 UTC
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National & Local

Search for young man taken by flood in Sabará exceeds 20 hours

Rescue efforts continue for 24-year-old Arthur Henrique, who was swept away by a flood in Sabará, Brazil, and have now exceeded 20 hours.

Mar 10 • 18:43 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Woman Clings to Pole to Avoid Being Swept Away by Flood During Storm in Sorocaba and is Rescued

A woman was rescued after clinging to a pole to avoid being swept away by floodwaters in Sorocaba, Brazil, during a heavy storm.

Mar 7 • 21:14 UTC
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National & Local

Motorcyclist clings to pole to escape flood in Nova Odessa; VIDEO

A motorcyclist in Nova Odessa, Brazil, was forced to cling to a pole to avoid being swept away by a flood after heavy rain led to swelling waters.

Mar 7 • 20:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How is Amely today, the baby from the heroic rescue from the flooded basement of a hospital in Bahía Blanca?

Amely, a one-year-old baby, survived a harrowing experience during a flood that claimed many lives in Bahía Blanca, and is now healthy and thriving, bonded with the medical team that rescued her.

Mar 7 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Searches continue for last missing person in floods in Zona da Mata; work reaches 11th day

The search for Luciano Franklin Fernandes, missing after being swept away by a flood in Ubá, continues for the 11th day, with rescue teams employing various methods.

Mar 5 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Motorcyclist falls while trying to cross a flooded passage and is rescued by residents in PI

A man fell into a flooded passage in Simões, Brazil, while attempting to cross and was subsequently rescued by local residents.

Mar 4 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Stream overflows and section of PI-147 is blocked; council member's family is rescued after being stranded

A stream overflowed in Ribeiro Gonçalves, Brazil, leading to the rescue of a council member's family and the temporary blockage of a major highway.

Mar 4 • 16:35 UTC
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National & Local

Calf Rescued from Flooded Area at Risk of Drowning in MG

A calf at risk of drowning after being trapped in a fence in a flooded area in Rio Pardo de Minas, Brazil, was successfully rescued by the Municipal Brigade.

Mar 3 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman is dragged by floodwater and gets trapped underneath a car; video

A woman in Goiânia was swept away by floodwaters and became trapped underneath a car, with dramatic rescue footage capturing the incident.

Mar 3 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family Rescued by Helicopter After Being Stranded by River Flooding in RN

A family of five was rescued by helicopter after being stranded due to the flooding of the Jacu River in Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Mar 2 • 22:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Due to flood risks, the State Fire and Rescue Service calls for local civil defense committee meetings across Latvia

The State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia is urging local civil defense committees to meet nationwide in light of increased flood risks this year.

Mar 2 • 19:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VUGD anticipates possible evacuation of residents due to floods

Latvia's fire and rescue service prepares for increased flood risks this year, potentially leading to the evacuation of residents.

Mar 2 • 06:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Rain carries away house in Tabuleiro, and family is rescued alive

A family in Tabuleiro, Brazil, was rescued alive after a storm destroyed their home in the rural area, prompting hospital treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.

Feb 27 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Man dragged by flood in Paraty (RJ) is saved by a chain of residents

A man swept away by a flood in Paraty was saved by residents who formed a human chain to rescue him.

Feb 27 • 15:54 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Man Rescued from Flood and Submerged Car Pulled by Rope in Atibaia, SP

Severe rains in Atibaia led to flooding, prompting rescue operations and leaving families displaced.

Feb 27 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Man dragged by flood current saved by human chain in Paraty, RJ

A man being swept away by floodwaters in Paraty, Brazil, was rescued by a human chain during a severe rainstorm.

Feb 27 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the midst of the flood in Ubá (MG), woman waits for help for 3 hours holding onto a pole: 'Praying to God to survive'

A woman in Ubá waited for three hours for rescue while clinging to a pole during severe flooding, as the death toll in the region continues to rise amid ongoing torrential rain and landslides.

Feb 27 • 00:14 UTC
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National & Local

Already old and blind, dog rescued from flooding is adopted almost two years later in RS: 'I was moved,' says new owner

A blind dog named Jack, rescued from a flood almost two years ago in Brazil, has finally found a new home after being in a municipal shelter.

Feb 26 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog is rescued after being 'trapped' in a flooded house during a flood in Peruíbe; VIDEO

A dog named Ruck was rescued from a flooded house in Peruíbe, Brazil, after heavy rains caused significant flooding in the area, affecting nearly 500 residents and precipitating the rescue of over 70 animals.

Feb 26 • 11:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm in Monte Mor causes river overflow, leaves houses flooded, and drags away car

A severe storm in Monte Mor, Brazil, led to river overflow, flooding of homes, and a car being swept away, with several casualties reported but with only minor injuries.

Feb 26 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver is rescued by youths after being trapped in car during flooding in Tocantins; VIDEO

A driver was rescued by local residents after being trapped in his car during a flood in Araguaína, Tocantins.

Feb 25 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Death toll rises to 36 from storms in the Zona da Mata region, MG; searches continue

The death toll from storms in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, has risen to 36, with ongoing search operations for the missing.

Feb 25 • 11:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: men unite to save young woman from being dragged away by flash flood in Sorocaba

Four men rescued a young woman from being swept away by a flash flood during a heavy rainstorm in Sorocaba, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 10:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump recounts daring Texas flood rescue, reunites camper with Coast Guard swimmer at SOTU

During his State of the Union address, President Trump shared the story of a heroic flood rescue in Texas and facilitated a reunion between an 11-year-old girl and the Coast Guard swimmer who saved her.

Feb 25 • 05:47 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal do Acre 2nd Edition this Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The article reports on various events in Brazil, including efforts to rescue a missing girl, flood impacts on residents, and a range of political and legal developments.

Feb 25 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd Edition of Tuesday, February 24, 2026

A father searches for his 6-year-old daughter among rubble in Brazil, as first responders and residents assist in the rescue efforts following severe flooding that has displaced hundreds.

Feb 25 • 01:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters rescued 98 people alive in the Zona da Mata, says Minas Government

The Minas Gerais government reports that firefighters have rescued 98 people alive in the Zona da Mata region amid heavy rains, while confirming 28 fatalities due to the disaster.

Feb 24 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters in BH mobilized to assist flood victims in Zona da Mata

Emergency teams from Belo Horizonte have been deployed to assist during severe flooding in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver rescued after being swept away by current and water entering car during storm in Cuiabá

A 30-year-old driver was rescued after being swept away by floodwaters during a storm in Cuiabá, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 13:43 UTC

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