A 32-year-old nursing technician died after being trapped for over 15 hours in a landslide in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, caused by heavy rains earlier in the week.
In Juiz de Fora, Brazil, a 32-year-old nursing technician named Jaqueline Teodoro de Fátima Vicente tragically died in the early hours of Wednesday after being rescued from a devastating landslide that occurred due to severe rainfall in the area. She was initially discovered trapped under debris for over 15 hours and was found to have sustained a femur fracture and numerous other injuries. Despite the medical intervention at the hospital, she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
At the time of the landslide, which occurred on Engenheiro Murilo Miranda de Andrade street in the Paineiras neighborhood, Vicente was with her two children, mother, and partner, who have yet to be located, raising serious concerns about their well-being. The landslide was severe enough to collapse the first floor of an apartment building and two houses, highlighting the destructive impact of the ongoing heavy rains that have plagued the city.
The recent heavy rainfall has had catastrophic effects in Juiz de Fora, resulting in numerous fatalities and leaving thousands displaced. In response to the situation, local authorities have declared a state of emergency as efforts continue to locate missing persons and provide assistance to those affected by the disaster. The incident underscores the urgency for improved infrastructure and disaster preparedness in regions prone to such natural calamities.
