Flash Flood Devastates Rafting Trip in Colombia: Two Dead, One Missing

A sudden flash flood on Friday afternoon turned into a nightmare for 24 tourists rafting on the Guejar River in Mesetas, Meta, Colombia. Two people died, one is still missing and 21 were rescued. "The afternoon of Friday turned into one of the longest for these 21 tourists," said a news reporter describing the scene. The video shows the tourists struggling in the swift current, and later, their rescue by emergency services. The Meta government expressed its condolences to the victims' families and announced a full investigation into the incident. The Mesetas mayor issued a decree temporarily suspending rafting and tourism activities in the Guejar River canyon during the rainy season. The rescue operation involved the Red Cross, firefighters, civil defense, and an air force helicopter. The event highlights the dangers of rafting during periods of heavy rainfall and the importance of safety measures.