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Dog trapped in roaring flood rescued after fierce struggle
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News18•07-10-2026, 14:35
Dog trapped in roaring flood rescued after fierce struggle
- •A stray dog named Morocho was trapped in the flooded Mapocho River in Santiago, Chile.
- •Heavy torrential rains caused a sudden and dangerous rise in the river's water level.
- •Rescue personnel rushed to the spot and made intensive efforts to save the trapped dog.
- •The dog survived multiple failed rescue attempts and was swept through dangerous floodgates.
- •After a long struggle, the dog managed to climb ashore alive and was embraced by local residents.
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Heavy torrential rains lashing Chile in recent days caused a sudden and dangerous flood in the Mapocho River flowing through the capital city of Santiago.
A stray dog named Morocho survived multiple failed rescue attempts, was swept through dangerous floodgates, and after a long struggle, managed to climb ashore alive where local residents affectionately embraced it.
Chilean President José Antonio Kast declared a constitutional state of catastrophe for Tocopilla province, and the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service issued a Red Alert for several areas after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding and mudslides.
