Flooded Streets in Brazil and a Surprising SUV Rescue
A sudden and severe weather event hit parts of Brazil, turning streets into fast-moving rivers. A video circulating online shows a Reno KWID crossover facing a rising water barrier, and what happened next astonished viewers around the world.
The SUV was swept by muddy floodwater, carried along by the current as it rolled down the street. At first, it seemed the driver had little chance to regain control or continue the journey. The vehicle appeared stuck in the flow, its fate uncertain as water surged past the doors and wheels.
Inside the cabin, the driver kept the accelerator pressed in a tense attempt to move forward, hoping for a stroke of luck. The front wheels managed to maintain contact with the surface for a moment, while the rear of the crossover remained dragged beneath the surface. After several suspenseful moments, traction returned, and the car managed to steer back onto a clearer stretch of road. To the surprise of onlookers, the engine did not stall, continuing to run as the vehicle found its way back to comparatively dry ground.
This dramatic footage highlights how quickly weather conditions can transform familiar streets into hazardous passages, and how a vehicle can sometimes recover from a scene that initially seems doomed. The event drew attention from viewers worldwide and was reported by regional media outlets, including El País, which provided coverage of the incident and its unexpected outcome.
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A source: El País
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