They rescued five people who were isolated by the flooding of the Guanare River in Portuguesa

An unexpected flood of the Guanare River, in the Portuguesa state, forced the authorities to execute the rescue of five people who were isolated. The event was registered this Sunday, February 15 due to the intense rains that fell in the entity.

Officials from the Civil Protection (PC), Fire Department and police agencies participated in the rescue operation. The uniformed officers moved to the affected area, after the rising waters surprised seasonal workers who were in the area.

Flood of the Guanare River

The director of PC Portuguesa, Daniel Márquez, explained that the flooding of the Anús River generated an increase in the level of the Guanare River. The increase impacted the area where recreational and sports activities were taking place that were part of the 2026 Masquerade organized by the Portuguese State Government to celebrate the Carnival season.

The authorities They rescued five people, all received comprehensive care and are stable. Despite this, material losses were reported, Among which stands out a platform affected by water.

In this regard, Márques expressed: “Nature is unpredictable.” Likewise, he urged the local population to remain alert and comply with the recommendations of security agencies in the face of the possibility of new floods.

Fortunately, the incident occurred during the day, when the mass activity had not yet begun.