Brazilian Army Uses Armored Vehicle to Aid Flood Rescue Efforts

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1 May 2024 at 5:55 pm

The Brazilian Army said it used a tank-like armored vehicle to carry out rescues after heavy rain inundated the country’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Video released by the Brazilian Army on Wednesday, May 1, shows crews using an armored recovery vehicle to navigate floodwaters in the region of Santa Maria.

The flooding across the state has left several people dead, according to local reports. The army said on Wednesday that it has mobilized 446 soldiers and 27 vehicles to help with rescue efforts. Credit: Brazilian Army via Storyful

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