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.
Overview
- 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.