With water up to their waists, the friends showed that friendship also saves in times of emergency.
News Colombia.
In the midst of one of the worst emergencies that Córdoba has ever experienced due to the overflowing of the Sinú River, an unexpected scene became a ray of hope among so much destruction. A group of young people decided not to miss the birthday of one of their friends, even when the water reached their waists. With a cake held in both hands so that it would not get wet, they began to sing “Happy birthday, we wish you,” while the current continued to cross the flooded street.
The image, recorded in Montería, quickly went viral on social networks, where thousands of people reacted with messages of admiration. For many, the scene represents the resilience and ability that Colombians have to find light even in the darkest moments. Others highlighted the power of affection and friendship to sustain spirits in the midst of a tragedy that has left thousands of families affected.
The floods in Córdoba have caused serious material damage and have forced numerous people to abandon their homes. Despite this, the improvised celebration managed to bring smiles. The young man, surprised and visibly moved, could not hold back his tears as he blew out the candle, surrounded by his friends and the relentless winter scene that hits the department.
The scene, in addition to moving, opened a space for reflection on the importance of small gestures in times of emergency. In the midst of anguish over the loss of belongings, animals, crops and homes, this improvised birthday showed that solidarity is not only in donations, but also in emotional support.
Social networks were filled with comments praising the group’s attitude, highlighting that, although the situation is critical, acts like this help keep hope alive. “In Colombia we always find reasons to smile,” wrote one user, while another thanked them for showing “that love and friendship are also a way of resisting.”
For many, this brief moment of happiness in the middle of the water symbolizes the strength of a department that, despite the pain, does not give up. The emergency continues, but scenes like this remind us that life is also celebrated even in places where it seems impossible.
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