The boulder fell on the tourist boats – at least seven people were killed
Furnace Reservoir is a tourist destination located in the state of Minas Gerais. The boulder fell on several boats on Saturday
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In a reservoir in Brazil, a large boulder split off a cliff and fell on tourist boats. At least seven were killed and 20 are still missing. The fire department suspects the accident may have been caused by heavy rain.
EDozens of tourists have been buried after falling off a cliff in a lake in southeastern Brazil. Tons of rocks fell on three boats with tourists in the famous Furnace Reservoir. At least six people were killed and at least 32 were injured in what became known as the Fire Department in Minnes Kervais.
First, authorities announced that 6 people were dead and 20 were missing. The fire brigade said the number of missing persons was estimated on the basis of “testimony, tour operators and relatives”.
A dramatic footage shared on online networks showed the moment when the rock loosened and fell on three boats. The passengers on the other boats panicked.
Only the number of missing is estimated
Other videos show people warning others about falling rocks shortly before the disaster and forcing those on the boat to move away from the cliff face.
Photo of the fire brigade in Minas Gerais after the tragic accident
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Nine of the injured were hospitalized, the fire department said, which was on site with a diving unit. For security reasons, the search should be suspended overnight and resumed the next day.
Brazilian President Jair Bolzano praised the work of the forces, especially the navy. On Twitter. It would have reacted immediately and saved human lives.
Aerial photo of the valley with Lake Furnace near the city of Capitolio (Archive)
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“We are experiencing in our state today a tragedy triggered by heavy rain that split a rocky face on Lake Furnace in Capitolio,” wrote Romeu Gemma, governor of Minas Gerais. On Twitter.
The state, like neighboring Bahia, has received heavy rains recently. The Brazilian navy, which took part in the rescue operation, announced it would launch an investigation to find the cause of the crash. However, the fire department said the accident was caused by heavy rain.
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Located 300 kilometers from Belo Horizonte, Furnace Lake is a tourist magnet with its bright green waters and spectacular rock faces. It is also known as the “Minas Sea”.
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