The intense rains caused by the remnants of the tormenta tropical “John” he claimed life of a person in Oaxaca, after being dragged by the force of a river in the community of Santiago Amoltepec, southern mountain region.
The events occurred in the community of Llano Tigre, where an older adult, identified as Teresa L, was swept away by the force of the current when trying to cross the tributary, after the rainfall caused by Hurricane “John.”
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Although she was rescued by residents who were still alive, the old woman later lost her life.
While in the same region, a man who was swept away by the river in the community of San José del Peñasco, municipality of Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, was reported missing.
So far, the body of the person identified as Herlindo has not been located; However, residents and authorities and various police forces continue the search.
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The state Government, through the State Coordination of Civil Protection and Risk Management (CEPCyGR), confirmed this afternoon that at least a dozen communities are cut off due to the flooding of rivers and streams; In some, such as El Charquito, belonging to the municipality of Santiago Jamiltepec on federal highway 200, homes are flooded.
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2024-09-28 16:40:31