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Diego Costa is a hero! Ex-Chelsea star uses his jeep to help rescue 100 people from devastating floods in Brazil as he springs into action on his way home from Gremio training session

The former Chelsea striker utilised his jeep and a jet ski to assist in transporting flood-affected individuals to safety, demonstrating remarkable courage and selflessness in the face of adversity. The floods, which have ravaged the region of Rio Grande do Sul and reportedly claimed the lives of at least 83 people, while leaving hundreds injured and many more missing, prompting an urgent need for rescue efforts. As Costa encountered a group of people from Eldorado do Sul seeking assistance, he wasted no time mobilising his resources to aid in the rescue operation.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Diego Costa, do Grêmio, parou no alagamento em Eldorado do Sul para perguntar o que as pessoas estavam precisando por conta das fortes chuvas. As pessoas afirmaram que precisavam resgatar as vítimas da enchente. O atacante levou 1 jet ski na sua caminhonete e conseguiu mais 4… <a href="https://t.co/MD70hnes0b">pic.twitter.com/MD70hnes0b</a>— Planeta do Futebol 🌎 (@futebol_info) <a href="https://twitter.com/futebol_info/status/1786480354305433902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Costa also rallied four friends who contributed additional jet skis to augment the rescue efforts. Videos circulating on social media captured the footballer navigating flooded roads, with reports indicating that the collective efforts led to the successful evacuation of approximately 100 individuals to safety.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

As per the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13390383/Diego-Costa-rescue-people-floods-Brazil-Chelsea.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, an eyewitness said: "What Diego did today, I had never seen before. He only arrived [at Gremio] a few months ago, but he left his truck in the water and took his jetski and those of his friends."

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

Gremio signed Costa to replace Luis Suarez, who set sail for Inter Miami <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-and-luis-suarez-together-at-last-inter-miami-confirm-signing-with-heartwarming-announcement/blt18da3c185f95d977" target="_blank">to get reunited with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi</a>. He has hit the deck running in Brazil, scoring six goals in 10 appearances so far.

DID YOU KNOW?

As Brazil grapples with the aftermath of this natural disaster, Costa's story of courage and heroism is a reminder of the collective strength inherent in human compassion and solidarity. The striker will be back in action for Gremio against Atletico Mineiro on Saturday in the Brazilian Serie A.

WHAT NEXT?

Diego Costa is a hero! Ex-Chelsea star uses his jeep to help rescue 100 people from devastating floods in Brazil as he springs into action on his way home from Gremio training session | Goal.com Australia

Ex-Chelsea star Diego Costa sprung into relief action to help rescue 100 people from devastating floods in Brazil while on his way back home from Gremio training.