Luiz 4,253 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 BOGOTA, Colombia — An avalanche of water from three overflowing rivers tore through a small city in Colombia while people slept over the weekend, destroying homes, sweeping away cars and killing at least 193 unsuspecting residents. The incident triggered by a sudden, heavy rainstorm happened around midnight in Mocoa, a provincial capital of about 40,000 tucked between mountains near Colombia's southern border with Ecuador. Muddy water quickly surged through the city's streets, toppling homes, ripping trees from their roots and carrying a torrent of rocks and debris downstream. Many residents did not have enough time to flee. According to Red Cross Press Director Gabrial Umana, 202 people were injured and 178 are believed missing as of midday Sunday. The organization is facilitating the reunion of families who lost communication as a result of the disaster, Umana said. President Juan Manuel Santos declared a state of emergency on Saturday and said the death toll will likely rise but warned against speculating how many are dead. "We don't know how many there are going to be," he said of the fatalities when he arrived at the disaster zone to oversee rescue efforts. "We're still looking." http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/colombia-landslide-kills-more-100-scores-injured-n741561 I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SychosSoChic 9,995 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 WHAT That's an insane amount of death in a week, let alone a weekend 200+ dead my Gods Life ain't Hollywood for any one of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody 64,632 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 may they all rest in peace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURUSHITOVSKA 20,451 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Where's the Colombia flag on Facebook to put it as a DP? This is so sad, praying for them. ¿Qué currículum tiene ésta tarántula? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazekina 785 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Sending love to all the families of the victims. This is so sad! How can we help? https://soundcloud.com/zazekina/otra-vez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Diana 24,504 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 This is sad diana’s advocate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz 4,253 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 i heard its over 250 dead now but cant find a good source this link has some footage of the aftermath https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2017/apr/02/drone-footage-landslide-destruction-colombia-video-report I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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