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February 18, 2022

Death toll in Brazil Landslides Rises to 117, with 100+ Still Missing
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In Brazil, the death toll from massive flooding and mudslides in the
city of Petrópolis - triggered by some of the most intense rains seen in
decades - rose to at least 117 Thursday. Over 100 people are missing.
Survivors dug through debris, collapsed homes and structures, trying to
find loved ones as rescue efforts continue. This is a Petrópolis
resident.

Luci Vieira dos Santos: "I've got no words. I'm destroyed, destroyed
because of everything we've lost - our neighbors, our friends. The
house, that doesn't matter. We are alive. What about those who passed
away?"



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