Emergency crews bury Brazil’s landslide victims in Terespolis

Bruno Domingos / Reuters

A gravedigger carries the coffin, Jan. 14, 2011, of a baby killed by a landslide in Teresopolis, Brazil. Rescuers uncovered more victims buried under mountains of mud and wrecked homes on Friday as the death toll from torrential rains and massive flooding continues to increase.

Antonio Lacerda / EPA

A girl is buried in an emergency grave in Teresopolis on Friday. Reports state that almost 511 people have died due to the heavy rains that have hit the mountain area of Rio de Janeiro and which are considered to be the second biggest tragedy in the country's history.

Bruno Domingos / Reuters

Graves of landslide victims are seen in a cemetery in Teresopolis.

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Oh Lord, Please have mercy to all kind of beings on Earth. Though we know we are sinners, plz forgive us because without You we have no other option. Please lead us to the right way of life so that we can achieve your satisfactory for the betterment of all beings. Ameen-Ameen-Ameen.

    Reply#1 - Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:51 PM EST

    Oh Lord, We are human being. We do wrong by nature. Please have mercy on us coz You are mercifull and forgive us coz You are the best Forgiver. Without You we have none to save. Ameen-Ameen-Ameen.

      Reply#2 - Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:00 PM EST
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