Peru Landslide: Tragedy on Ucayali River
Update: 2025-12-01
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Tragic Landslide in Perus Amazon Region: At Least 12 Fatalities, 20 Injured; 2 MissingA sudden landslide on the Ucayali River in Perus Amazon region has resulted in at least 12 deaths and 20 injuries. The disaster occurred in Iparia, a town about 415 kilometers northeast of the capital, when two boats were swept away by the collapse of earth. One boat, Rapido Oriente, was completely submerged, while the other, Deo Rigo, was severely damaged. The Deo Rigo had just arrived from an indigenous community and was allowing passengers to disembark when the landslide hit, leaving teachers and doctors among the victims. National police and navy units are working to locate the missing and provide aid to the injured, but the remote location and challenging terrain have made recovery operations difficult. This tragedy highlights the unpredictable dangers of natural disasters in remote regions, leaving communities to mourn their losses and begin the long process of recovery and rebuilding.
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