UFC’s Michel Pereira aiding rescue efforts after floods in Brazil

Michel Pereira, one of the crucial thrilling fighters on the UFC’s roster, has been lending his palms in a useful method following extreme flooding in Brazil.

Over the previous week, heavy rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul has led to devastating flooding, claiming the lives of over 100 individuals, and resulting in greater than 160,000 individuals looking for shelter as a consequence of harm. Many emergency companies have labored tirelessly in rescue efforts, together with Brazil’s Pereira.

Simply days after recording a dramatic first-round submission at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, the UFC middleweight has shifted his focus from combating to saving lives.

In a number of movies posted to his social media accounts, Pereira and others in his rescue teams have navigated flood waters in boats and jet skis, aiding residents and rescuing stranded animals whereas working by waters as much as 10 ft deep.

“One other day of battle round right here,” Pereira wrote in Portuguese on Instagram Wednesday.  “Immediately, there have been greater than 15 animals saved from this immensity of water. The scenes I’m seeing are heartbreaking even the roughest like me, however I observe my objective of serving to those that want it most. We’re one individuals. We’re Brazilians.”

In one other publish Wednesday, Pereira expressed unhappiness concerning the devastating scenario in his house nation, however discovered aid in profitable rescues of extra animals that have been left stranded in houses.

“We’re a number of days into this seemingly endless battle,” Pereira wrote in one other Instagram publish. “The water stinks. Water hurts from being chilly Water makes all the things troublesome However at this time alone, 26 canines and three guinea pigs have been rescued. We’re right here for you. Let’s get this out of right here. Maintain donating, hold supporting.”

Rio Grande do Sul is about 924 miles away from the positioning of Pereira’s most up-to-date battle in Rio de Janeiro. The state’s capital of Porto Alegre, house to 1.3 million individuals, and Canoas, a municipality of the Larger Porto Alegre space, have skilled the deepest flood waters. Residents presently haven’t any electrical energy and are experiencing shortages of fresh water and different requirements.

Sadly, extra rain is forecasted within the coming days, which can possible end in extra flooding and delayed emergency help.

Pereira is asking for donations to help the continuing rescue efforts. As an incentive, he’ll give away his jacket and fight-worn gloves from UFC 301.