Feb 25 • 15:50 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Resident buries family member and goes back to search for sister buried in Juiz de Fora: 'Everyone is disoriented'

A resident of Juiz de Fora returns from burying a family member to continue the search for his sister trapped under landslides caused by heavy rains.

In Juiz de Fora, Brazil, a devastating landslide caused by heavy rains has left many homes in the Parque Jardim Burnier neighborhood destroyed. Clayton Garcia, a resident of the area, recently returned from burying a family member and immediately went back into the disaster zone to search for his sister, who has been missing since the landslide. Garcia expressed the overwhelming sense of chaos, stating that everyone in the neighborhood is disoriented and uncertain about what to do next.

On the morning of August 25, several families gathered at the municipal cemetery of Nossa Senhora Aparecida for the burial of ten victims, including children aged 11 and 12. The toll from the landslide continues to increase, and many are still awaiting to hear about their loved ones. The community is rallying together, despite their exhaustion, to assist in the search and rescue efforts for those possibly trapped beneath the rubble.

This tragic event highlights the impact of extreme weather and the vulnerability of certain communities to natural disasters. The local government and rescue teams are faced with the challenge of coordinating efforts to locate survivors amidst the chaos, while residents continue to mourn their losses and support each other in this difficult time.

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