cliff collapse in Brazil affects several tourist boats
Local authorities said there were six confirmed dead and many missing.
It is a tragedy with consequences that are not yet known in their entirety. In Brazil, in the state of Minas Gerais, a cliff collapse hit some of the tour boats that were on tours on Saturday 8 January.
According to Agence France-Presse, six people were killed and 20 missing after the rock fell on boats in the Lake Furnas area. There are already 32 confirmed wounded, while firefighters increase their search for rescue. Local authorities said heavy rains in recent days contributed to the collapse of the cliff.
according to euronews, who shares one of the many videos circulating on social networks, Edgard Estevo, fire chief of Minas Gerais, explains that searches are carried out both on the surface and in the water, with the help of divers. Estevo also said he worked closely with families and witnesses. Please note that the video may contain graphic content or may be harmful to allergies.
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