Family and friends bid farewell to mother and daughter who died due to tragic floods in Juiz de Fora.
On Wednesday, the families and friends gathered to mourn the tragic loss of Jaqueline Teodoro de Fátima Vicente, 32, and her mother Neide Teodoro, 58, as they were laid to rest in the Municipal Cemetery of Juiz de Fora following deadly floods in the area earlier in the week. Jaqueline, a nurse, was initially rescued after being trapped for over 15 hours but succumbed to her injuries shortly before the funerals. The day was marked by immense sorrow, with approximately 11 burials taking place as the community came together to support the grieving families.
The floods in Juiz de Fora have caused significant devastation, impacting many lives and leaving the community in mourning. Friends spoke about the close bond they shared with Jaqueline, recalling sweet moments from their childhood and expressing their disbelief over the sudden loss. Gabriele Clemente, a childhood friend, described it as a "tearing moment," illustrating the deep impact this loss has on those who knew them.
As the community continues to grapple with the repercussions of the flooding, predominately affecting working-class families, there is a call for awareness and action regarding emergency preparedness and support for victims of natural disasters. The local authorities are facing pressure to improve infrastructure and emergency response systems to prevent further tragedies of this nature in the future, as they reflect on the lives lost and the lessons that can be learned going forward.
