A woman was rescued after clinging to a utility pole for three hours during severe flooding in Ubá, Brazil, where over 60 fatalities have been reported due to torrential rains.
In the aftermath of devastating rains in Juiz de Fora and Ubá in Minas Gerais, Brazil, a woman named Edna de Almeida Silva experienced a harrowing ordeal as she clung to a utility pole for three hours to survive rising floodwaters. The flood, which occurred on the morning of February 24, resulted in more than 60 deaths and left the affected regions in disarray. In a video shared widely on social media, Edna recounted her terrifying experience, revealing that she was taken by surprise when the floodwaters surged into her home during the night.
Edna, who cannot swim, faced extreme panic as the water level quickly rose to her neck, leading her to be swept away to a nearby utility pole. In her account, she described the sheer force of the water and the numerous items passing by her, contributing to a sense of impending doom. Despite feeling she was on the brink of death, either from drowning or electrocution, Edna held onto the pole with remarkable determination. Unfortunately, rescuers could not reach her due to the swift currents, but she managed to cling to the pole until help arrived, drawing on an inner strength she did not know she possessed.
Her story is a testament to resilience amidst tragedy, highlighting both the personal struggles of individuals facing natural disasters and the broader challenges that communities endure when such catastrophic events unfold. The flooding's devastation not only caused loss of life but also irreparable damage to infrastructure, necessitating significant recovery efforts in the region.
