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Soham Mukherjee

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

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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.

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  • Southern Brazil hit by floods
  • Costa joins hands with locals to rescue people
  • Transported victims to safety in his jeep

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    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.

  • Diego CostaGetty Images/@talisramon/@oleonardomuller

    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    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.

  • WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

    As per the Daily Mail, 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."

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  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Gremio signed Costa to replace Luis Suarez, who set sail for Inter Miami to get reunited with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi. He has hit the deck running in Brazil, scoring six goals in 10 appearances so far.

  • Diego CostaLucas Uebel/Grêmio FBPA

    WHAT NEXT?

    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.