Emergency workers in southern Brazil recently rescued a horse named Caramelo that had been trapped on a rooftop for days following severe floods in the area. The horse had been forced to balance on narrow strips of asbestos in Canoas, one of the regions hit hardest by the disaster.
The rescue operation, which involved firefighters, soldiers, and volunteers, was able to successfully transfer Caramelo into a Zodiac inflatable boat to bring the animal to safety. This heartwarming rescue was just one of many that have taken place in the wake of the devastating floods.
The flooding in southern Brazil has led to the tragic loss of at least 107 lives, with 136 people still missing and 165,000 displaced from their homes. With more rain forecasted in the coming days, there are fears of further flooding in Porto Alegre and nearby areas.
Governor Eduardo Leite has estimated that the state will require at least 19 billion reais ($3.68 billion) to rebuild from the extensive damage caused by the floods. In addition to human lives, the disaster has also impacted thousands of animals, with rescue workers saving around 10,000 of them in recent days.
Heartwarming stories of reunions between pets and their owners have been shared on social media, including a viral video showing a man crying and hugging his four dogs after they were rescued from his flooded home. The efforts of emergency workers and volunteers have been commendable in the face of such tragedy, providing hope and relief to those affected by the devastating floods in southern Brazil.
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