Body of woman missing after flood in Bahia is located

The body of Rosania Silva Borges46 years old, was located in a rural area close to Vitória da Conquista, in the southwest of Bahiathis Thursday (12).

Teams from the DPT (Technical Police Department) were called to carry out identification and legal procedures. THE (Military Fire Department of Bahia).

submerged in the Verruga River, close to the Orquidário Municipal Zilda Gusmão, in the Recreio neighborhood.

The location where the information that helped direct the searches. The piece was located at a point in the river marked by debris and dense vegetation, helping teams to concentrate their efforts in the area, which later led to the location of the victim’s body.

Rosania Silva Borges disappeared last Monday (9), during a strong flood in Vitória da Conquista. She was in a ride-hailing car when the current swept the vehicle away. Images recorded at the time show that the driver managed to escape, but Rosania was carried away by the force of the water.

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According to firefighters, the search operation mobilized 58 soldiers, a rescue dog, drones and the Fênix 01 helicopter, covering around 21 kilometers between the point of disappearance and nearby areas.

Teams on land carried out sweeps along the banks of the river, while divers inspected submerged sections. At the same time, drones and a helicopter flew over the region, expanding monitoring and supporting the coordination of actions.

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