Miracle on the Maracay: Unsung Heroes Defy the Currents

• The authorities urged the population to take precautions due to the rainfall that is being recorded in several states of the country.

Officials from the Civil Corps of Park Rangers and Forest Firefighters in Maracay, Aragua state, rescued a group of people in the Las Cocuizas sector, located in the Henri Pittier national park.

Citizens were doing recreational activities, but were cut off due to the sudden flooding of a river in the area. Emergency teams carried out maneuvers to rescue those involved.

After getting the citizens to safety, officials conducted a pre-hospital evaluation and confirmed that transfer to a medical facility was not required because the group was unharmed.

The authorities called on citizens and reported that the rains in the mountains of the Henri Pittier National Park have increased the flow of the rivers. They urged the population to take precautions and stay safe.

About the Las Cocuizas recreational park

The place belongs to the Henri Pittier National Park and its main attraction is the spa, as well as natural wells where visitors can spend the day. Hiking is also practiced on the site.

Rains in Venezuela

Photo: Courtesy @MayerlingLapiz

In recent weeks, heavy rains have affected several states in the country. These precipitations caused river overflows, flooding and damage in various areas. The authorities have urged the population to remain alert and follow safety recommendations to avoid risks.

In Caracas, users on social networks reported rains of varying intensity with strong thunder on October 5 in several areas of the Capital District such as Maripérez, Pinto Salinas, Propatria, El Paraíso, Bello Monte, among other sectors.

In the state of Miranda, rainfall was also recorded in different areas such as Las Mercedes, Prados del Este, Petare and La California, which caused vehicle chaos due to flooding on the roads.

There were also reports of flooding on the Intercomunal de Guarenas-Guatire avenue, specifically on the street that connects with the north runway.

Likewise, on October 7, several communities in the states Monagas, Sucre and Nueva Esparta have been affected by weather conditions.

The government of Nicolás Maduro maintains an active national plan to reduce risks in the face of the rainy season, which began in the country on May 1 and will end on November 30. The measure includes all contingency protocols for any event, as well as evacuation plans and installation of shelters to deal with emergencies.

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