At Least 78 Dead From Mudslide In Rio De Janeiro

Dozens have been killed and the death toll is still rising after mudslides and floods ripped through the city of Rio de Janeiro. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah reports on how authorities are still searching the wreckage for survivors. 

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[kevinchapman]

So sad to see, even sadder seeing the mother dig to find her child. RIP.

[janecluboriginal]

How do you possibly survive being buried in mud? Absolutely tragic. As if they don’t have enough struggle. Sending vibes of care from Portland 503

[TheWanderer]

A very sad and tragic situation. And yet another stark reminder that against the power of nature, any attempt by humans to intervene is utterly insignificant.

[ahotdj]

So sad to hear. My thoughts and prayers to all in Brazil.

[greg]

Wow, my heart goes out to the familys.

[katrinkasanfranciscobayare]

I'm so sorry.
This makes me so sad.
Thoughts and prayers for Rio de Janeiro.

Warm hugs from katrinka in the San Francisco Bay Area

[iemorris]

This is heart wrenching. Prayers and Angels being sent 🙏🏻

[stickyrice]

No matter what situation u in Be thankful 🙏 if you still walking above ground .

[cloudiedruoid]

What a nightmare, it was so weird for some reason I thought of what I'd do if a mudslide came into our basement because my son is down there playing video games all the time it was such a crazy terrifying thought and I snapped out of it to come see this a mother digging to find her kid!??? That is the most unimaginable terrifying feeling in the world for a I pray her kid is

[diamondbrown]

Omg this is so sad I can’t imagine this extreme disaster prayers to the families & everyone involved 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[patriciawashington]

Prayers for these poor souls. i pray he child is alive and safe

[Unknown-nfse]

To be honest in this sick world I wish I was one of the dead …. The world is not worth been part of anymore

[joanburbank]

Such a heart break, so much loss, I’m so sorry for my brothers and sisters

[nicolairomanoff]

Prayers to those victims. Deforestation is to blame, stop ruining our forest.

[Julie-tcsf]

Lord help us and keep us safe from earthquakes and natural calamities🙏

[singingplaylist]

💖🙏🙏🙏My Heart Goes Out To YOU Brazil!!! Prayers going up for your tragedy... Stay strong you sweet people!! HELP IS ON THE WAY....GOD LOVES YOU 🙏💖💖💖

[jessicamartin]

Omg this is so sad 😞 praying for everyone affected 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[nelsonta]

Whoa... that flood/mudslide is crazy... it took a car with it. Do they really have to live on a mountain/hill that steep?

[Lousasshol]

Side of a hill not best place to build a neighborhood

[jeanninesanders]

So sad to hear about this. Prayers for all who lost their loved ones, and homes. 🙏🏾