Sad news to report from Puerto Rico

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Sad news to report from Puerto Rico

#1 Postby cycloneye » Thu Nov 13, 2003 8:18 pm

Until now after 5 days of this astronomical rain event where in average 12 inches haved fallen but with spots in southern PR of over 21+ inches no fatalities haved occured but tonight the police is reporting that 1 person died in Aibonito when a car tried to cross a flooded road but was swept by the rough currents so sadly I have to report that.
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#2 Postby caribepr » Thu Nov 13, 2003 8:19 pm

Very depressing, very sad, and please let this be the last of such horrible news:(
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#3 Postby Rainband » Thu Nov 13, 2003 8:22 pm

Sad, so very sad. I am sorry to hear that :cry:
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#4 Postby Josephine96 » Thu Nov 13, 2003 9:24 pm

it is sad.. but people need to realize not to cross flooded streets. Though it is a sad thing to hear.
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#5 Postby dixiebreeze » Thu Nov 13, 2003 9:43 pm

PR has had more than its share this week and more convection is blowing up right now -- hope it moves away soon.
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#6 Postby cycloneye » Fri Nov 14, 2003 7:57 am

An update sadly I can say that another person is missing this morning this time in Ciales as a river carried him so now there are 2 fatalities reported with this astronomical rain event.
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#7 Postby HurricaneGirl » Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:17 am

I am sorry to hear that Luis. People just don't realize the force of flood waters until it's too late.
Very sad news.
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#8 Postby cycloneye » Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:21 am

HG in both cases these people tried to cross the currents despite the warnings from the police to not cross.
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#9 Postby JCT777 » Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:19 am

I am sad to hear that there have been 2 fatalities caused by the flooding. I hope there are no more deaths (or injuries) from this storm.
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#10 Postby msbee » Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:23 am

I am sorry to hear that.
Let's hope that everyone else stays safe
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#11 Postby Typhoon_Willie » Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:42 am

Yes I am sorry to hear about that too! I hope that the rain stops soon!
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#12 Postby Josephine96 » Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:42 am

Hopefully no more will die..
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#13 Postby cycloneye » Sat Nov 15, 2003 9:13 am

Another sad update this saturday morning as a third person has died while trying to cross a flooded area in the town of Moca so now the death toll is sadly up to 3.
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