German Grandmother and Baby Missing After Tuscany Floods

Heavy rains cause local river to break its banks, leading to severe flooding and search efforts for missing tourists.

A German grandmother and her five-month-old grandson went missing after a flash flood swept through their holiday home in Montecatini Val di Cecina, Tuscany.
The family called emergency services as the nearby River Sterza broke its banks, but rescuers faced delays due to a language barrier and difficulty locating the house.
The baby's parents and grandfather were rescued from the rooftop, but the grandmother was swept away while trying to save the baby.
More than 100 firefighters are involved in the search, utilizing divers, rescue dogs, and drones, but hopes of finding them alive are dwindling.
The region has experienced unprecedented rainfall, causing road closures, power outages for 700 homes, and significant agricultural damage.